Put me wise In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put me wise", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-07-15 01:07

Meaning of Put me wise (redirected from put (one) wise )

Synonyms:

pull one's coat

Put (one) wise American informal slang

The verb "make" can substitute for the verb "put".

If a person "puts one wise", he/she provides someone with information and understanding that they have no idea about.

He has put me wise to lots of things since I first entered the company. Therefore, I'm really grateful for that.

A: "I haven't got the hang of her idea. It is so complicated." B: "Let me put you wise."

Grammar and Usage of Put (one) wise

Verb Forms

  • put (one) wise
  • to put (one) wise
  • puts (one) wise
  • putting (one) wise

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Put (one) wise

The slang dates from the early 1900s.

The Origin Cited: dictionary.com .
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