Grey area (US: gray area)

Meaning:

When we talk about a grey area, we talk about a situation where no simple judgements and clear definitions can be made. Contrast this with the idiom black and white.

Example sentences:

1. It's a grey area.
2. There are grey areas.
3. This is not a black and white situation. There are many grey areas.

Example dialogue:

A: How long have you been a lawyer for?
B: I started practicing law about four years ago.
A: Do you enjoy it?
B: Yes, I do. They are many grey areas in law, so I like the challenge.

Practice:

Think of a situation that has many grey areas.