Keep under wraps Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈəndɝ/ /ˈɹæps

KEEP-UN-der-RAPS

UK

kˈiːp/ /ˈʌndɐ/ /ɹˈæps

KEEP-UN-duh-RAPS

Definition

To keep something secret or not tell anyone about it, especially for a period of time.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal idiom often used in spoken or casual written English. Commonly paired with secrets, news, or plans ('Let's keep it under wraps'). Not used for physical objects. Similar to 'keep it secret' or 'keep it on the down low.'

• Spanish: mantener en secreto
• Portuguese (BR): manter em segredo
• Portuguese (PT): manter em segredo
• Chinese (Simplified): 保密
• Chinese (Traditional): 保密
• Hindi: गुप्त रखना
• Arabic: إبقاء الأمر سراً
• Bengali: গোপন রাখা - চুপেচাপে রাখা
• Russian: держать в секрете - не разглашать
• Japanese: 秘密にしておく
• Vietnamese: giữ kín - giữ bí mật
• Korean: 비밀로 하다 - 숨기다
• Turkish: gizli tutmak - saklamak
• Urdu: راز رکھنا - چھپانا
• Indonesian: merahasiakan - menyimpan rahasia

Example Sentences

Please keep it under wraps until I make an announcement.

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They want to keep the project under wraps for now.

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We should keep this under wraps until everything is ready.

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We're having a surprise party, so keep it under wraps!

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She managed to keep the news under wraps for weeks.

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Let's keep this under wraps until we know more details.

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