(be) wrapped up in something

(be) wrapped up in something
be ˌwrapped ˈup in sb/sth idiom
to be so involved with sb/sth that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things
Syn: absorbed, Syn:engrossed

They are completely wrapped up in their children.

She was so wrapped up in her work that she didn't realize how late it was.

Main entry:wrapidiom

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