put something down in black and white

put something down in black and white
put something downin black and white & set something downin black and white
Fig. to write down the terms of an agreement; to draw up a written contract; to put the details of something down on paper. (Alludes to black ink and white paper.) •

We agree on all the major points. Now, let's set it down in black and white.

I think I understand what you are talking about, but we need to put down the details in black and white.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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