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to wise up
[phrase form: wise]
01
to learn or become aware of a particular situation or fact, helping one to make better decisions or understand things more clearly
Examples
After losing money in several investments, he finally wised up and started researching before making any more financial decisions.
It took me a while to wise up to his true intentions, but now I see through his excuses.
02
to make someone to learn or realize something, often by providing information
Examples
His friends tried to wise him up about the risks of gambling, but he would n't listen.
The documentary aimed to wise up viewers about the environmental impact of plastic pollution.
