put someone wise
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Meaning · English
To explain; to inform of something.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Let me put you wise to what's going on.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “put someone wise” mean?
To explain; to inform of something.
Is “put someone wise” formal or informal?
put someone wise is generally dated, slang.