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.
To tell someone the truths or most essential information (about someone or something).
To inform as many people as possible of something.
To surprise someone with an unexpected and difficult-to-handle problem, scenario, or inquiry.
To educate, inform someone about something or provide information to someone.
To inform someone about something or get them involved in something.
The verb "set" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
A very offensive term used to describe an upper-class British man who is stupid or inexperienced
Dont vote for that guy to be the club president, he is just a chinless wonder that got support from his wealthy parents.