Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-red
idiom
/ˈɪn ðə rɛd/
Definition
In a state of financial loss or debt.
Examples
- The company’s profits have dwindled, and they are currently in-the-red.
- After the poor sales last quarter, his finances are definitely in-the-red.
- She is worried that her bank account is still in-the-red after the vacation.
Meaning
The term ‘in-the-red’ refers to a situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance.
Synonyms
- bankrupt
- in debt
- losing money
- financially troubled
