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black and white

/ˈblæk ənd ˈwaɪt/

Tradução: Expressão usada para descrever algo claramente definido, sem ambiguidade ou posições intermediárias; frequentemente se refere a uma situação em que as coisas são vistas como totalmente certas ou totalmente erradas, ou a algo apresentado de forma simples e direta.

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/ˈblæk ənd ˈwaɪt/B2informal
  • ptExpressão usada para descrever algo claramente definido, sem ambiguidade ou posições intermediárias; frequentemente se refere a uma situação em que as coisas são vistas como totalmente certas ou totalmente erradas, ou a algo apresentado de forma simples e direta.

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.

    ptClaro e simples

    • 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.

    ptPor escrito

    • 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.

    ptPreto e branco

    • 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.