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black and white

/ˈblæk ənd ˈwaɪt/

Übersetzung: Ausdruck zur Beschreibung von etwas eindeutig Festgelegtem, ohne Zweideutigkeit oder Zwischentöne; oft für Situationen, in denen Dinge als völlig richtig oder völlig falsch betrachtet werden, oder für etwas, das einfach und geradlinig dargestellt wird.

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/ˈblæk ənd ˈwaɪt/B2informal
  • deAusdruck zur Beschreibung von etwas eindeutig Festgelegtem, ohne Zweideutigkeit oder Zwischentöne; oft für Situationen, in denen Dinge als völlig richtig oder völlig falsch betrachtet werden, oder für etwas, das einfach und geradlinig dargestellt wird.

An expression used to describe something that is clearly defined, with no ambiguity or middle ground; often refers to a situation where things are seen as either completely right or completely wrong, or to something presented in a simple, straightforward manner.

  1. Clear and simpleB2informal

    A situation or issue that is very clear and easy to understand, with no gray areas.

    deEindeutig und klar

    • The rules are black and white; there is no room for interpretation.
    • For him, the matter is black and white: either you are with us or against us.
    • The contract is black and white, so you can see exactly what you are agreeing to.
  2. B1formal

    Something that is recorded in writing or print, making it official or permanent.

    deSchwarz auf Weiß

    • I need to see the agreement in black and white before I sign.
    • The terms were laid out in black and white in the document.
    • He wanted the promise in black and white, not just a verbal agreement.
  3. MonochromeA2formal

    An image or film that uses only shades of black, white, and gray, not color.

    deSchwarzweiß

    • The old photographs were all in black and white.
    • They watched a classic black and white movie from the 1950s.
    • The artist prefers black and white photography for its dramatic effect.