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in the black
in the blackTurning a profit; not in debt. This phrase is often applied to businesses and refers to the traditional bookkeeping practice of writing incoming funds in black ink (and outgoing funds in red). I'm pleased to announce that the company is in the black for the fifth consecutive year.See also: blackin the blackFig. not in debt; in a financially profitable condition. (As opposed to in the red.) I wish my accounts were in the black. Sally moved the company into the black.See also: blackin the blacksee under in the red. See also: blackin the black COMMON If a person or organization is in the black, they do not owe anyone any money. At the moment, banking is free for current account customers who stay in the black. Last year, the company was back in the black, showing a modest pre-tax surplus of £4.6 million. Note: This expression comes from the practice in the past of using black ink to fill in entries on the credit side of a book of accounts. Compare with in the red.See also: blackin the black not owing any money; solvent.See also: blackin the ˈblack (business) have money, for example in your bank account; make a profit: The company is back in the black after a year of heavy losses. OPPOSITE: in the redSee also: blackin the black mod. financially solvent; profitable; not in debt. (From a practice of listing expenses in red and income in black.) Now that the company is in the black, there’s a good chance it will become a deal stock. See also: black |