under wraps

phrase

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

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Instead, the details will be kept under wraps, only known to a select group of companies that may choose to participate in the process, which is voluntary. Emily Forlini, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 While other plot details have mostly been kept under wraps, fans got their first glimpse at the movie when the first trailer was released in April. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Exact plot details are under wraps, aside from the fact the series will feature The Deathwatch, an elite group of Space Marines that specialize in hunting down alien threats. Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Character details for the newcomers are being kept under wraps. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under wraps

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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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