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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Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024 The movie is expected to start shooting in early 2025, but sources note that loglines or descriptions of the film that have been published to date are wrong, and details are being kept under wraps. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, Henderson keeps his romantic life under wraps. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 But there’s a catch: Harper hasn’t come out to her family, so the couple has to keep their romance under wraps, much to Abby’s discomfort. Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024 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 10 Jan. 2025.

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