keep something under wraps

keep (something) under wraps

To keep something secret. Keep this under wraps for now, but Greg is definitely the one getting the promotion.
See also: keep, wrap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

keep 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, wrap
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

keep 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • keep (something) under wraps
  • keep (something) under (one's) hat
  • keep (one's) eyes on (someone or something)
  • keep it that way
  • keep away
  • keep away (from someone or something)
  • be asking for trouble
  • be looking for trouble
  • keep (something) by
  • keep by
References in periodicals archive
IS Becks trying to keep something under wraps with that woolly hat?
RADAR: Becks' hat trick
The continual use of the hackneyed phrase 'Draw a line under it' is making me more and more uneasy that they desperately want to keep something under wraps.
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