under wraps

idiom

informal

: known to only a few people : secret

The name of the movie is being kept under wraps.

Examples of under wraps in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Beatrice and Liuzzo initially kept their relationship under wraps, Sarah publicly supported the romance after it became known in 2006, Page Six reported. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024 The Bears have kept their plans for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft under wraps, but general manager Ryan Poles assures fans that they won’t be disappointed. —

Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024 Details regarding the interior decor are being kept under wraps for now, but Gatto says the owners are delighted. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024 Plot details are still being kept under wraps for the new screenplay, written by Garland. —

Katcy Stephan, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024 The two welcomed a son in 2020. 14 of 20 Tom Welling's Wife, Jessica Rose Welling After spending 10 years as Clark Kent on Smallville, Tom Welling, 46, has kept his private life under wraps. —

Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024 Residents try to keep this costal gem hush-hush but can't seem to keep the idyllic scenery, trendy shops, and great restaurants entirely under wraps. —

Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024 The La La Land filmmaker wrote and will direct the feature, with plot details being kept under wraps. —

Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024 Gaumont is keeping the plot of the show under wraps and will be announcing the cast in the next few weeks. —

Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024

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