wrapping

Related to wrapping: word wrapping, wrapping up

wrap (one) up in cotton wool

To be overprotective of one; to coddle one. You need to let the little lad play in the dirt once in a while. If you keep wrapping him up in cotton wool, he'll grow up too soft.
See also: cotton, up, wool, wrap

wrap (one's) car around (something)

To smash one's car into something tall and narrow, such as a lamppost or tree, from the side, especially such that the car literally folds around or envelops it to some degree. He used to love taking his car for late-night cruises around the city, until he dozed off one evening and wrapped his car around a lamppost. She hasn't been allowed to drive ever since she wrapped her car around the telephone pole outside her house.
See also: around, car, wrap

wrap (one's) head around (something)

To comprehend something that one considers challenging, confusing, or a foreign concept. Kate is willing to pay full price for an expensive handbag, but I just can't wrap my head around that. Sam tries to wrap her head around snow and freezing temperatures, but she's always lived in Florida, so real winter is not something she has experienced.
See also: around, head, wrap

wrap (oneself) in the flag

To use one's supposed patriotism as a justification for one's words or actions. He has refused to respond to the valid criticisms of this war. Instead he just warps himself in the flag and talks about "security."
See also: flag, wrap

wrap (someone or something) in (something)

To enfold, envelop, or enclose someone or something in some material. Often used in passive constructions. Wrap the kids in towels so they don't get too cold coming out of the water. The chicken breast is stuffed with cheese and then wrapped in pancetta. Be sure to wrap everything in bubble wrap, or things could break while they're being shipped.
See also: wrap

wrap (someone or something) up in (something)

To enfold, envelop, or enclose someone or something in some soft, cushiony, or protective material. I wrapped the kids up in their towels so they wouldn't get too cold coming out of the water. Be sure to wrap everything in bubble wrap, or things could break while they're being delivered.
See also: up, wrap

wrap (someone or something) up with (something)

To enfold, envelop, or enclose someone or something in some soft, cushiony, or protective material. I wrapped the kids up with their towels so they wouldn't get too cold coming out of the water. Be sure to wrap everything in bubble wrap, or things could break while they're being delivered.
See also: up, wrap

wrap around (someone or something)

1. To fold, coil, or bend completely around someone or something. The car actually wrapped around the light post as it crashed into it. The snake wrapped around me in a very disconcerting way.
2. To fold, coil, or bend something completely around someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "wrap" and "around." Here, wrap this cable around the tree over there. I just wanted to wrap my arms around my two kids and hold onto them forever on the first morning they both left for school.
See also: around, wrap

wrap it up

1. To get to the point of what one is saying. Often used as an imperative. Wrap it up, Bob, you've been talking for nearly half an hour already. We're running short on time, so I'm afraid we'll have to start wrapping it up.
2. To stop making noise; stop talking. Often used as an imperative. OK, you two in the back, wrap it up! I'd like to finish my lesson without you distracting me.
3. slang To put on a condom before sexual intercourse. You're putting yourself at risk if you don't wrap it up every time.
See also: up, wrap

wrap up

1. To wrap something, such as a gift. Don't forget to wrap up Dan's present before you go to the party.
2. To complete something, such as a task; to put the finishing touches on something. You go on ahead, I just need to wrap up some work before I head home. OK, everyone, let's wrap it up for tonight.
See also: up, wrap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

wrap something up

to complete work on something; to bring something to an end. I will wrap the job up this morning. I'll call you when I finish. I can wrap up this little project in a week.
See also: up, wrap
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

wrap up

1. Bring to a conclusion, settle successfully, as in As soon as we wrap up this deal, we can go on vacation. [First half of 1900s]
2. Summarize, recapitulate, as in To wrap up, the professor went over the three main categories. [First half of the 1900s]
See also: up, wrap
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

wrap it up

be quiet. British informal
See also: up, wrap
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

wrap up

v.
1. To cover, envelop, or encase something or someone, as by folding or coiling about: I wrapped the baby up in a blanket. The nurse wrapped up my ankle with a bandage.
2. To enclose something, especially in paper, and fasten it: We wrapped the birthday presents up. I wrapped up the sandwich and took it with me.
3. To put warm clothing on someone: My mother wrapped me up in a parka and snow pants. The nanny wrapped up the children and sent them to the park.
4. To bring something to a conclusion; settle something finally or successfully: The two executives met and wrapped up the deal. Let's wrap this meeting up before dinner.
5. To summarize something; recapitulate something: He wrapped the proposal up in the final paragraph. That statement wraps up our sentiments.
6. To come to a conclusion; finish: As soon as this project wraps up, I'm going on vacation.
7. wrap up in To immerse or absorb someone completely in something. Used chiefly in the passive: I tried to talk to her after the meeting, but she was wrapped up in a conversation.
8. wrap up in To involve someone in something. Used chiefly in the passive: We were shocked when we learned that our neighbors were wrapped up in criminal activities.
9. Sports To pin or tackle someone or something: The wrestler wrapped his opponent up. The lineman wrapped up the punter for a 15-yard loss.
See also: up, wrap
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • give (one) (one's) head
  • give head
  • give somebody their head
  • give someone their head
  • cooking for one
  • 1FTR
  • as one door closes, another (one) opens
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