Meaning of in black and white | Babel Free
Definitions
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Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas. idiomatic
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Using shades of gray rather than color. literally
- Having it displayed using shades of gray rather than color (as it was shot or recorded).
Equivalents
Deutsch
schwarz auf weiß
Español
negro sobre blanco
Suomi
mustaa valkoisella
Français
noir sur blanc
Italiano
nero su bianco
Polski
czarno na białym
Português
preto no branco
Русский
чёрным по белому
Tiếng Việt
giấy trắng mực đen
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.