English Explanatory Dictionary

in the black

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
  2. Having positive net worth.

Pronunciation

en-au-in the black.ogg En-us-in the black.oga

Word forms

in the black

Etymology

From the standard accounting practice of using black ink, as opposed to red ink, to denote positive values, especially a net income.

Antonyms

in the hole in the red
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