IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishin black and white
Meaning: Stated explicitly and in writing; absolutely clear and unambiguous.
Example: “The refund policy is right there in black and white on the receipt.”
Origin: The phrase contrasts the visual certainty of written or printed text with the ambiguity of spoken words or colored representations that might be interpreted various ways.
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