put wise

Idioms  

1. Inform or enlighten someone, as in You'd better put Arthur wise about the protocol before he visits them. [Colloquial; early 1900s]

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Example Sentences

The 2014 induction would be skipped, with the extra time used to put wise heads together and reevaluate the selection process.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 22, 2014

Those who did not know what all the fuss was about had to be "put wise," as William said.

From The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership by Warren, George A.

She must say brought, and not brung; she must say tell, and not put wise; she must not kick, but show displeasure.

From The Dust Flower by Kline, Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren)

Wal, he won’t kiss nobody no more when the folks is put wise.

From The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills by Cullum, Ridgwell

"The police have been put wise," said Mr. Sachs.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold