wrapped\ up\ in

wrapped\ up\ in
adj. phr.
thinking only of; interested only in.

John has no time for sports because he is all wrapped up in his work.

Mary was so wrapped up in her book she didn't hear her mother calling her.

Jean is so wrapped up in herself, she never thinks of helping others.

Mrs. Brown gave up her career because her life was all wrapped up in her children.

Compare: in a world of one's own(2b)

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