be wise to

Meaning

1. Editorial100% of films

   It is sensible or advisable (for someone) to do something; often a warning that a course of action is the prudent one.

   it would be wise to choose something you can t do as an animal

In the movies · 2

• Yeah, listen, I'm wise to that scam, little girl, okay?Whatever Works2009
• Let's get wise to ourselves.Scarface1932
• it would be wise to choose something you can t do as an animalThe Lobster2015
• You would be wise to remember the difference.Transformers: Dark of the Moon2011
• It may be wise to keep a closer eye on our cousinsUnderworld2003
• ...it would be wise to find a suitable excuse.Batman Begins2005
• Excellency, I wonder if it be wise to let Mr. Parris so continuously with the prisoners.The Crucible2014
• Well, yeah, but it may not be wise to send him out there.The Mist2007

Learn it in full scenes

• Whatever Works2009
  • Boris Breaks the Fourth Wall
  • Boris Panics and Jumps Out the Window
  • Boris Takes Melodie In
• The Crucible2014
  • Parris Demands the Truth From Abigail
  • Ann Putnam Cries Witchcraft
  • Abigail Threatens the Girls
• The Mist2007
  • The Mist Reaches the Store
  • David Argues With His Neighbor
  • David Argues the Mist Is Real

From the same entry

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• be wise after the event
• put wise
• wise up