Phrase guide

under wraps

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In secrecy or in hiding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They're trying to keep the new product under wraps and hidden from their competitors.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Of a horse: restrained from performing at its best in a race, so as to mislead others regarding its potential.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 秘密的 — in secrecy
  • Finnish: salassa — in secrecy
  • French: secret — in secrecy
  • French: caché — in secrecy
  • German: bedeckt — in secrecy
  • German: im Verborgenen — in secrecy
  • German: stiekum — in secrecy
  • German: unter Verschluss — in secrecy
  • Icelandic: halda leyndu — in secrecy
  • Icelandic: hafa hljótt um — in secrecy
  • Italian: sotto copertura — in secrecy
  • Polish: po kryjomu — in secrecy
  • Portuguese: às escondidas — in secrecy
  • Portuguese: às escuras — in secrecy
  • Russian: в та́йне (v tájne) — in secrecy
  • Spanish: en secreto — in secrecy