in the black
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in the black
Where it comes from
From the standard accounting practice of using black ink, as opposed to red ink, to denote positive values, especially a net income.
phrase
- Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
- Having positive net worth.
Opposite: in the hole, in the red
Thesaurus
phrase
Opposite: in the hole, in the red
Translations
Every language
prep_phrase having positive net income
| 한국어 | 흑자 heukja |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 黒字で kuroji de |
| Português | no azul |
| Français | dans le noir |
| Română | pe plus |
Talk about this word "in the black." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/in%20the%20black. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. in the black. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/in%20the%20black "in the black." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/in%20the%20black.Cite this
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title = {in the black},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/in%20the%20black},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
