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wise up
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (to become alert)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. espabilarse (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Don't let them fool you. Wise up!No dejes que te engañen. ¡Espabílate!
2. (colloquial) (to realize)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. darse cuenta de
We're starting to wise up to the dangers of technology.Empezamos a darnos cuenta de los peligros de la tecnología.
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