Wise up
verb
To start to understand and deal with a situation more sensibly and realistically.
He needs to wise up and realize he's not the only one with problems.
Often appears as...
- wise up to something
- wise up about something
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To inform or educate someone about the real or essential facts.
I think it's time we wise you up about how this business is run.
Often appears as...
- wise someone up
- wise up to the facts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To start to understand and deal with a situation more sensibly and realistically.
He needs to wise up and realize he's not the only one with problems.
Often appears as...
- wise up to something
- wise up about something
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To inform or educate someone about the real or essential facts.
I think it's time we wise you up about how this business is run.
Often appears as...
- wise someone up
- wise up to the facts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Best used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or professional settings.
You need to wise up and see who your real friends are.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Improvement
Often used to advise someone to improve their understanding or behavior.
It's high time you wise up and work on your attitude.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can express frustration or impatience with someone's naivety or ignorance.
Wise up, you're being completely unrealistic about the risks involved.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Best used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or professional settings.
You need to wise up and see who your real friends are.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Improvement
Often used to advise someone to improve their understanding or behavior.
It's high time you wise up and work on your attitude.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can express frustration or impatience with someone's naivety or ignorance.
Wise up, you're being completely unrealistic about the risks involved.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Best used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or professional settings.
You need to wise up and see who your real friends are.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Improvement
Often used to advise someone to improve their understanding or behavior.
It's high time you wise up and work on your attitude.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Can express frustration or impatience with someone's naivety or ignorance.
Wise up, you're being completely unrealistic about the risks involved.
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