Meaning of the word "shades of gray" in English

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shades of gray

US /ʃeɪdz əv ɡreɪ/
UK /ʃeɪdz əv ɡreɪ/
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Idiom

1.

situations in which it is not clear what is right and what is wrong

Example:
Life is full of shades of gray; nothing is ever purely black or white.
The ethical dilemma presented many shades of gray, making it hard to decide.
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