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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put wise

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

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 Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren) Kline

Guess he was put wise by what happened the other 138 night–you know.

From Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure by Amy Bell Marlowe

It was only a friendly visit, but into it she put wise counsel as well as thoughtful understanding.

From The Hero of Hill House by Mabel Hale

When Alfred was put wise to this, he sold the bull for beef.

From Watch Yourself Go By by Ben W. Warden