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in the black en · ADP

Pronunciation

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Antonyms

in the hole · in the red

Translations (5)

pt no azul (having positive net income) · ja 黒字で (having positive net income) · fr dans le noir (having positive net income) · ko 흑자 (having positive net income) · ro pe plus (having positive net income)