in black and white

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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 gray rather than color.
    This film was shot in black and white.
  3. Having it displayed using shades of gray rather than color (as it was shot or recorded).
    to watch color films in black and white

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