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in_black_and_white

in black and white

English

Prepositional phrase

in black and white

  1. (idiomatic) Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
    I'll believe that when I see it in black and white.
  2. (literally) Using shades of grey/gray rather than colour/color.
    This film was shot in black and white.
  3. Having it displayed using shades of gray/gray rather than colour/color (as it was shot or recorded).
    to watch color films in black and white

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