Be wrapped up in somebody/something
phrasal verb
To be deeply engaged or absorbed in someone or something.
He is totally wrapped up in his new job doesn't have for anything else.
Often appears as...
- wrapped up in work
- wrapped up in love
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To have something completely finished or settled.
We wrapped up the project two weeks ahead of schedule.
Often appears as...
- deal wrapped up
- have the game wrapped up
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To be deeply engaged or absorbed in someone or something.
He is totally wrapped up in his new job doesn't have for anything else.
Often appears as...
- wrapped up in work
- wrapped up in love
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To have something completely finished or settled.
We wrapped up the project two weeks ahead of schedule.
Often appears as...
- deal wrapped up
- have the game wrapped up
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
The phrase can imply passion or even obsession when describing someone's focus on others or an activity.
She is so wrapped up in her gardening, she forgets to eat.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusivity Error
Avoid using 'wrapped up in' to suggest casual or light interest; it implies deep involvement.
He couldn't join us because he is wrapped up in writing his novel.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Nuance
It can carry a negative connotation indicating neglect of other responsibilities or interests.
Ever since the promotion, she's been wrapped up in work and ignoring her friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
The phrase can imply passion or even obsession when describing someone's focus on others or an activity.
She is so wrapped up in her gardening, she forgets to eat.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusivity Error
Avoid using 'wrapped up in' to suggest casual or light interest; it implies deep involvement.
He couldn't join us because he is wrapped up in writing his novel.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Nuance
It can carry a negative connotation indicating neglect of other responsibilities or interests.
Ever since the promotion, she's been wrapped up in work and ignoring her friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Tone
The phrase can imply passion or even obsession when describing someone's focus on others or an activity.
She is so wrapped up in her gardening, she forgets to eat.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusivity Error
Avoid using 'wrapped up in' to suggest casual or light interest; it implies deep involvement.
He couldn't join us because he is wrapped up in writing his novel.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Nuance
It can carry a negative connotation indicating neglect of other responsibilities or interests.
Ever since the promotion, she's been wrapped up in work and ignoring her friends.
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