American Idioms and Expressions

Keep (something) Under Wraps Idiom

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keep (something) under wraps
What does keep (something) under wraps mean?
keep something concealed (until some future date)We decided to keep our plans for the new project under wraps.

Some Random Idioms
a bone of contention
What does "a bone of contention" mean?
something that people disagree aboutThe issue of working on Saturday evenings is a bone of contention between the store and the workers.
run-down
What does "run-down" mean?
(1) not well; weak; fatigued."Are you eating regularly and getting enough sleep?You look run-down."
come to the point
What does "come to the point" mean?
to be direct The man's speech was interesting but he never really came to the point.

eyes in the back of one`s head
What does "eyes in the back of one`s head" mean?
the ability to know what is happening behind one`s backHe has eyes in the back of his head and you can never borrow anything without him knowing about it.
push (someone) around
What does "push (someone) around" mean?
to make someone do what you wantThe sales manager is always pushing around his salespeople.
turnoff
What does "turnoff" mean?
something unappealing, unenjoyable, or disgusting
play hardball with someone
What does "play hardball with someone" mean?
behave in an extremely determined way to get what you want (hardball and softball are from the game of baseball) behave in an extremely determined way to get what you want (hardball and softball are from the game of baseball)The owners of the football club decided to play hardball when they began negotiating with the top player.
rims
What does "rims" mean?
wheels (on a car)
Egg on your face
What does "Egg on your face" mean?
If someone has egg on their face, they are made to look foolish or embarrassed.
have (something) stuck in one's craw
What does "have (something) stuck in one's craw" mean?
have something irritate or displease someoneThe man's complaint stuck in my craw for several weeks before I forgot it.

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