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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In that moment, Avett had to keep the bad news under wraps, but inside his heart plunged.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Prior to this performance, Carrie Underwood's political affiliations were purposefully kept under wraps.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
Despite the length of negotiations ahead of Haaland’s contract being signed, news was generally kept under wraps.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Once Trump takes office, his Justice Department is expected to try to keep Smith's report permanently under wraps.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Prior to this performance, Carrie Underwood's political affiliations were purposefully kept under wraps.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
Despite the length of negotiations ahead of Haaland’s contract being signed, news was generally kept under wraps.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Once Trump takes office, his Justice Department is expected to try to keep Smith's report permanently under wraps.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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