Question

in_the_loop_388 losing money; not making a profit Antonym: in the black Money

Accepted Answer

IN THE RED Many governments operate year after year in the red. They simply keep borrowing money against the taxes they expect to collect in the future.Some years my business makes a profit, but other years I’m in the red. The expression originates from the color of ink that was used on the debit (loss) side of a business ledger or account book.

Id	in_the_loop_388
Idiom	IN THE RED
Definition	losing money; not making a profit
Examples	Many governments operate year after year in the red. They simply keep borrowing money against the taxes they expect to collect in the future. Some years my business makes a profit, but other years I’m in the red.
Cross-Refs	Antonym: in the black
Extra Info	The expression originates from the color of ink that was used on the debit (loss) side of a business ledger or account book.
Category	Money

Red Year Money Business Loop Losing Making Profit