Question

in_the_loop_381 making a profit Antonym: in the red Money

Accepted Answer

IN THE BLACK The company lost money the first four years but now it’s making money and is finally in the black.The government hasn’t been in the black for the last 20 years. It has been spending more money than it brings in through taxes.Although we aren’t losing money, we’re not in the black either. We’re just breaking even. The expression originates from the color of ink that was used on the credit side of a business ledger or account book.

Id	in_the_loop_381
Idiom	IN THE BLACK
Definition	making a profit
Examples	The company lost money the first four years but now it’s making money and is finally in the black. The government hasn’t been in the black for the last 20 years. It has been spending more money than it brings in through taxes. Although we aren’t losing money, we’re not in the black either. We’re just breaking even.
Cross-Refs	Antonym: in the red
Extra Info	The expression originates from the color of ink that was used on the credit side of a business ledger or account book.
Category	Money

Black Money Making We’re Loop Profit Company Lost