In the black

In the black

/ɪn ðə ˈblæk/
Noun General British

British (and international) accounting term meaning profitable.

Etymology & History

British financially solvent. British accounting terminology. Profit British financial state. Opposite 'in the red' British. Reflects British bookkeeping color code.

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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