under wraps
The phrase "under wraps" is often used to describe something kept secret or hidden until it is ready to be disclosed.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Kept secret or hidden from public knowledge until a planned time.
Example
- The details of the new project are being kept under wraps until the official announcement.
- They managed to keep the surprise party under wraps until the last moment.
C1Horse Racing
(technical, sports)Restrained from performing at its best in a race to mislead others about its true potential.
Example
- The trainer kept the horse under wraps during the qualifying races.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "under wraps":
wrapped upunder the coversin disguisewrap upbody wrapwrapping upunder sealcover up