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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Although under wraps, the project is slated for release in 2026 via Paramount.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
As with most security updates, Google is keeping the details under wraps until the majority of users have installed the fix.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Woodley will appear in the new season in a recurring guest star role, though exact character details are being kept under wraps.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
The identity of Swank’s character has been kept closely under wraps ever since the actress was officially announced as part of the season three cast.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
As with most security updates, Google is keeping the details under wraps until the majority of users have installed the fix.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Woodley will appear in the new season in a recurring guest star role, though exact character details are being kept under wraps.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
The identity of Swank’s character has been kept closely under wraps ever since the actress was officially announced as part of the season three cast.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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