Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Under wraps

Options:

under estimate

double layered

secretly

underhand

Correct Answer:

secretly

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "under wraps" is secretly.

The other options are incorrect.

  • "Underestimate" means to judge someone or something as being less important or valuable than they really are.
  • "Double layered" means to have two layers.
  • "Underhand" means to do something in a sneaky or dishonest way.

The idiom "under wraps" comes from the idea of wrapping something up to keep it hidden. In the same way, something that is under wraps is something that is kept secret. For example, you might say that a company is keeping its new product under wraps until it is ready to be released to the public.