take the wraps off something
take the wraps off
To reveal or uncover something that had been hidden or kept secret. We better take the wraps off this campaign before it gets leaked to the press. I can't wait to see the new model, but they haven't taken the wraps off yet.
See also: off, take, wrap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take the wraps off something
If someone takes the wraps off something such as a plan or a new product, they tell people about it for the first time. Yesterday, the minister took the wraps off ambitious plans to create Ireland's first purpose-built national soccer stadium. The company also took the wraps off their new game machine. Note: You can also say that the wraps come off something with the same meaning. This Saturday, the wraps will come off the competition's official shortlist.
See also: off, something, take, wrap
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- take the wraps off
- off one's chest, get
- get (something) off (one's) chest
- get off chest
- get something off your chest
- keep something, stay, etc. under wraps
- stay under wraps
- summon up
- throw a little light on (something)
- keep under wraps