in black and white

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Prepositional phrase

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 gray rather than color.

   This film was shot in black and white.

3. Having it displayed using shades of grey/gray rather than colour/color (as it was shot or recorded).

   to watch color films in black and white

Translations

• French: noir sur blanc
• Russian: чёрным по белому
• Spanish: negro sobre blanco

Translations

• French: en noir et blanc
• Portuguese: em preto e branco
• Russian: чёрно-белый
• Spanish: en blanco y negro

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