wise up
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Meaning · English
To become informed; to inform oneself of something, or come to a realization.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You might have thought that I was dumb / But I'm all wised up / Game's up, move on, why don't you get out of my hair
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 “wise up” mean?
To become informed; to inform oneself of something, or come to a realization.
Is “wise up” formal or informal?
wise up is generally informal.