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keep something under wraps keep (something) under wrapsTo keep something secret. Keep this under wraps for now, but Greg is definitely the one getting the promotion.See also: keep, wrapkeep something under wraps COMMON If someone keeps something under wraps, they keep it secret. The producers have tried to keep details of the film's cast under wraps. The official report has been kept under wraps for months by legal objections from the company. Note: You can also say that something remains under wraps. It was essential that the plans remained under wraps.See also: keep, something, wrapkeep something under wraps conceal or be secretive about something. informal 1998 New Scientist The key to the fuel is a catalyst that the Navy is keeping under wraps. See also: keep, something, wrap |