under wraps
idiom
informal
: known to only a few people : secret
The name of the movie is being kept under wraps.
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Drew Pearce wrote the script, with plot details being kept under wraps, following a previous draft written by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson, which was based on the original film.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 July 2025
On the Thursday, July 17 episode of The World's First Podcast with Erin & Sara Foster, Sara opened up about her time at the wedding, and revealed whether or not guests were required to sign NDAs to keep the details of the big day under wraps.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 July 2025
The logline for Lucy Schulman is being kept under wraps.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Plot details for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie are still being kept under wraps, but fans can likely expect a faithful take on the beloved game series.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 July 2025
On the Thursday, July 17 episode of The World's First Podcast with Erin & Sara Foster, Sara opened up about her time at the wedding, and revealed whether or not guests were required to sign NDAs to keep the details of the big day under wraps.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 July 2025
The logline for Lucy Schulman is being kept under wraps.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Plot details for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie are still being kept under wraps, but fans can likely expect a faithful take on the beloved game series.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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