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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Despite keeping their romance under wraps for the early part of their relationship, the couple didn’t hold back during their public outing.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Her character details are being kept under wraps, though it’s expected that the role is more of a cameo.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Plot details on the new pic are being kept under wraps.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The cast and story details are currently being kept under wraps.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Her character details are being kept under wraps, though it’s expected that the role is more of a cameo.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Plot details on the new pic are being kept under wraps.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The cast and story details are currently being kept under wraps.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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