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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As for their wedding plans, the couple is keeping the details under wraps.
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Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Character details are under wraps.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Ariana Grande is solidifying the set list for her upcoming tour – but keeping it closely under wraps.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The couple, who have been romantically linked since April 2023, largely keep their relationship under wraps.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Character details are under wraps.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Ariana Grande is solidifying the set list for her upcoming tour – but keeping it closely under wraps.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The couple, who have been romantically linked since April 2023, largely keep their relationship under wraps.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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