get (something) down in black and white
(redirected from gotten down in black and white)get (something) down in black and white
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 get it down in black and white first. Make sure they get the deal down in black and white before you agree to anything.
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