a wrap

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseinformal

   Used to say that something has finished or is finished, especially a job, film shoot, or meeting.

   Grammar: Most often in the fixed sentence 'That's a wrap', said when work is over for the day.

   Patterns

   • that's a wrap
   • it's a wrap

   That's a wrap, everyone — we'll finish the rest tomorrow.

   After the last scene, the director called, "It's a wrap!"

   Once the report was sent, she said, "That's a wrap for this week."

2. 2phrasesingularinformal

   Something that is finished or no longer being discussed.

   Grammar: Used mainly in the phrase 'it's a wrap'; the plural 'wraps' is not used this way.

   Patterns

   • something is a wrap

   The deal is a wrap; both sides signed this morning.

   As far as I'm concerned, the whole issue is a wrap.

Common combinations

that's a wrap

That's a wrap — thanks for all your hard work today.

call it a wrap

It's getting late, so let's call it a wrap.

it's a wrap

The filming took three weeks, and now it's a wrap.

Synonyms and how they differ

finished

A plain adjective meaning completed; 'a wrap' is the informal spoken phrase used to announce it.

over

Says a period or event has ended; 'a wrap' is more casual and often said aloud by the person in charge.

Opposites

Word family

wrap verb

To cover or fold something around an object.

wrapper noun

The paper or plastic around a product.

Commonly confused: a wrap or rap?

Practice

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