under wraps

idiom

informal
: known to only a few people : secret
The name of the movie is being kept under wraps.

Examples of under wraps in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film’s director and cast are still being kept under wraps. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 May 2024 The Boys season 4 introduces world's smartest supe and alt-right Firecracker to the Seven Details on how DeWitt's role plays into the season are still under wraps for now, including what Hughie's mom's name is exactly. Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 May 2024 That is why Biden has asserted executive privilege to keep the recording under wraps. The Editors, National Review, 20 May 2024 Principal Skinner, meanwhile, wants to keep the cheating under wraps so the school can get a grant. Karen Matthews, Fortune, 18 May 2024 Details on Youssef’s part are being kept under wraps though sources say the show isn’t a two-hander. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024 Washington worries the video of Johnson’s death could be kept under wraps for a prolonged time during an election year. Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2024 Daley adds that there will be a regular Sunday-night party exclusive to the Williamsburg location, though keeps specifics under wraps. Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 13 May 2024 Specifics of the season might be under wraps, but fans of the show know Rosie O'Donnell will be joining the series as a character named Mary. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024

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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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