under wraps

phrase

informal
: known to only a few people : secret
The name of the movie is being kept under wraps.

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Plot details, including locale, for the new take are being kept under wraps. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 Season 13 of the franchise, which remains under wraps, sees the Canadian actor debuting blonde locks, as per recent paparazzi images. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Aside from social media posts, many of the plans for the Wishbone Kitchen cooking show were kept under wraps. — Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026 Production was kept under wraps entirely; Cohen reportedly showed up in character at Wimbledon this year without tipping off the film’s existence. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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