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Meaning of in black and white | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
    idiomatic
  2. Using shades of gray rather than color.
    literally
  3. Having it displayed using shades of gray rather than color (as it was shot or recorded).

Equivalents

Examples

“I'll believe that when I see it in black and white.”
“This film was shot in black and white.”
“to watch color films in black and white”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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