Set (one) wise In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-10 11:11

Meaning of Set (one) wise

Synonyms:

put/make someone wise to

Set (one) wise slang

To apprise someone of something about which they do not have any knowledge or information.

 

 

Luckily, John set me wise before I intended to eat that inedible apple.

I remembered setting him wise that smoking here is strictly prohibited.

Other phrases about:

tell (someone) what's what

To tell someone the truths or most essential information (about someone or something).
 

scream (something) from the rooftops

To inform as many people as possible of something.
 

throw (one) a curveball

To surprise someone with an unexpected and difficult-to-handle problem, scenario, or inquiry.

drop some knowledge on (one)

To educate, inform someone about something or provide information to someone.

keep (someone) in the loop

To inform someone about something or get them involved in something.

Grammar and Usage of Set (one) wise

Verb Forms

  • setting (one) wise

The verb "set" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Set (one) wise

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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