wrapped up in

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

Example Sentences

The daughters were too wrapped up in the most consequential decision of their lives — their choice of husbands — to chew scenery.

From Los Angeles Times

Is "fit and healthy" becoming increasingly wrapped up in a tight torso and sculpted pecs?

From BBC

A large part of Vogue's standing in the world is wrapped up in Dame Anna's own - the enigmatic editor-in-chief of fashion, with her instantly recognisable bob and her unknowability.

From BBC

But it’s still easy to get wrapped up in the dramatic music, the contextless, emotional images.

From Slate

They had the bonus point wrapped up in the first half with two McKinley Hunt tries and scores from wings Alysha Corrigan and Asia Hogan-Rochester.

From BBC

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