get (something) in black and white
get (something) in black and white
To receive something in writing such that it is or becomes official, legitimate, or binding. They promised to give me a raise when the project is complete, but I want to get it in black and white first. It sounds like a good deal, but make sure you get it in black and white before you agree to anything.
See also: and, black, get, white
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- put (something) down in black and white
- put (something) down in writing
- put down in black and white
- set (something) down in black and white
- set (something) down in writing
- get (something) down in black and white
- splice (something) to (something else)
- splice to
- legally binding
- have no business doing something/to do something