put (something) down in writing

put (something) down in writing

To write something down as a means of making it official, legitimate, or binding. They promised to give me a raise when the project is complete, but I want them to put it down in writing first. Make sure you have them put the deal in writing before you agree to anything. That's a pretty generous offer—care to put it down in writing?
See also: down, put, writing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get (something) down in black and white
  • put (something) down in black and white
  • put down in black and white
  • set (something) down in black and white
  • set (something) down in writing
  • get (something) in black and white
  • write down
  • put pen to paper
  • splice (something) to (something else)
  • splice to