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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Additional details are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact that Uwais also stars in the film as a special forces agent.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
While the sheriff was running for office, however, employees were told to keep his history under wraps, the lawsuit said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
However, the details of their roles have been kept under wraps.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
And while everyone’s wondering if Swift will surprise fans with an appearance during Sunday’s halftime show alongside headliner Kendrick Lamar, Kelce’s dad Ed is keeping any potential secrets under wraps.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
While the sheriff was running for office, however, employees were told to keep his history under wraps, the lawsuit said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
However, the details of their roles have been kept under wraps.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
And while everyone’s wondering if Swift will surprise fans with an appearance during Sunday’s halftime show alongside headliner Kendrick Lamar, Kelce’s dad Ed is keeping any potential secrets under wraps.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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