to start to understand a situation or fact and believe what you hear about it, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

Those who think this is a harmless recreational drug should wise up. 那些认为这是一种无害休闲毒品的人应该醒醒了。

It's about time employers wised up to the fact that employees who are happy work more efficiently. 雇主们该看清这一点了，即快乐的员工工作起来会更高效。