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Under wraps
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Kept secret or not yet revealed to other people.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- The organisers are keeping the surprise performance under wraps until Friday.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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The organisers are keeping the surprise performance ________ until Friday.
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Under wraps — Kept secret or not yet revealed to other people.
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Kept secret or not yet revealed to other people.
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When to use it
Use this conversational expression when a plan, announcement or surprise is being kept private for now. Explain what information should remain private and until when if that matters.
More examples in context
- The title of the new exhibition is still under wraps.
- We kept the thank-you video under wraps so the volunteers would be surprised.
Usage note
Wraps stays plural. Common patterns are keep something under wraps and be under wraps. The expression does not automatically imply wrongdoing; it may simply describe an unrevealed surprise or plan.
A short conversation
A: Can I share the exhibition title yet?
B: Not yet. Please keep it under wraps until the announcement.
A: All right. I will wait for Friday.
One more practice question
What is a plan kept under wraps?
A. A plan that has not been revealed publicly.
B. A plan already announced to everyone.
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A. Under wraps means secret or unrevealed.
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