Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.

Let us know what you think in black and white.

The correct answer is 'in writing'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'In black and white' is 'In writing'.
• The idiom "in black and white" means something that is presented or expressed in written or printed form, and is clear, unambiguous, and definitive. (कुछ ऐसा जो लिखित या मुद्रित रूप में प्रस्तुत या व्यक्त किया गया हो, और स्पष्ट, असंदिग्ध और निश्चित हो)
  • Example sentence: The contract clearly states the terms of the agreement in black and white.
     

Correct Answer: in writing.

Additional Information

• Origin:
  • This idiom has its roots in the world of printing. In the early days of printing, text was printed in black ink on white paper, which was considered to be a clear and unambiguous form of communication.
  • This phrase was first recorded in English in the 1530s and was used to describe legal documents that were written in clear, precise language.
  • Over time, the phrase came to be used more generally to refer to any kind of written or printed document that is clear and definitive.