wrapped up in

Idioms  

1. Completely preoccupied by or absorbed in, as in She is wrapped up in her studies. [c. 1600] Also see wrap up.

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Example Sentences

"If I was having a hard time, they didn't care, they were too wrapped up in themselves."

From BBC

Bill said, “Wait a minute,” and he came back from the garage with this old cardboard box all wrapped up in tape.

From Los Angeles Times

The process should be wrapped up in early 2026.

From Barron's

Wrapped up in a thick jacket and hat, he climbs into his car to begin a night patrol.

From BBC

I go home once a year for two weeks, so I’ve missed weddings, birthdays, gatherings and, worst of all, my stepmother was deteriorating, and I really wasn’t able to speak to her for the last six to eight months because I’ve been so wrapped up in work.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• captivated
• dominated
• haunted
• preoccupied
• troubled