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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The parade was first announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last summer, but the start date had been under wraps.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Patti LuPone is promised for later in the season, although details about her role are still under wraps.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 29 May 2025
Character details for the supporting players are under wraps.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Further details on all projects remain under wraps.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Patti LuPone is promised for later in the season, although details about her role are still under wraps.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 29 May 2025
Character details for the supporting players are under wraps.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Further details on all projects remain under wraps.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 May 2025
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 9 Jun. 2025.
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