put one wise . put one wise {v. phr.} To bring one up-to-date; inform someone; explain. Our old friend David put us wise as to where the best used cars could be found in Chicago. Categories: add yours friends {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss