in writing

Meaning

1. Oxford92% of films

   in the form of a letter, document, etc. (that gives proof of sth)

In the movies · 14

• unless it is in writing and signed by the general. Over.Paths of Glory1957
• This is amazing. Can I have it in writing?24 Hour Party People2002
• I'm sorry, but all questions must be submitted in writing.Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971
• Put that in writing.Atlas Shrugged: Part I2011
• Especially not in writing.Interstate 602002
• Yes, you have Sherwood Morrill in writing saying,Zodiac2007
• I need it in writing.Air2023
• Would you like to make a complaint in writing?The Royal Tenenbaums2001

Learn it in full scenes

• Paths of Glory1957
  • Broulard Pitches the Anthill Offensive
  • Broulard Visits Dax at the Front
  • Mireau Orders Dax to Take the Anthill
• 24 Hour Party People2002
  • Tony Wilson Names the Factory
  • Tony Wilson Names Joy Division
  • Tony Wilson Announces the US Tour
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971
  • Grandpa Joe Tells the Factory Legend
  • Mr. Turkentine's Science Class
  • Charlie Opens His Birthday Wonka Bar

From the same entry

• the writing is on the wall
• be written all over face
• have written all over it
• nothing to write home about
• that's all she wrote
• not worth the paper it's written on
• write away
• write back
• write down
• write in
• write in
• write into

More idioms

• keep company
• like crazy
• for old times sake
• for the most part
• get off on the right foot
• show your face
• fall on your feet
• have a go
• that's her problem
• in a nutshell
• look the other way
• on the side