Expression: In black and white

[Saeed Golian]

Test No. incompl/inter-2 "Like a red rag", question 4

Now that they have read it in ........., they believe me.

(a) red and blue
(b) blue and red
(c) white and black
(d) black and white

Test No. incompl/inter-2 "Like a red rag", answer 4

Now that they have read it in black and white, they believe me.

Correct answer: (d) black and white
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hi,

i think the black and white is true, but i am not sure, so would u please guide me and explain the exact meaning of this expression?

thanks a lot
Saeed Golian

[Alan]

In black and white means that it is something that is actually written on paper - often in a book/dictionary/document. It comes from the fact that the ink is black and the paper is white.
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The best answer for your question is that "black and white" is a fixed expression.
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[Vickygct]

is it possible to say "They know the black and white" ?could you please give answer for this

[Alan]

Hi,

Anything is possible - but what does it mean?

Alan
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[Luby]

I guess 'now that they have read it in black and white,they believe me'means that the one who is telling send them a letter(white paper)written by her in pen(black)
isnt it?