in the black
English
Etymology
From the standard accounting practice of using black ink, as opposed to red ink, to denote positive values, especially a net income.
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
in the black
- (accounting, idiomatic) Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
- (accounting, idiomatic) Having positive net worth.
Antonyms
- in the hole
- in the red
Translations
having positive net income
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