Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-in-the-black
idiom
ˈbiː ɪn ðə blæk
Definition
To be financially profitable or in a positive financial state.
Examples
- After several years of losses, the company is finally in the black.
- It’s a relief to see my bank account be in the black after all the spending during the holidays.
Meaning
When a company or individual is described as being ‘in the black’, it means that their financial situation is healthy, typically implying that income surpasses expenses.
Synonyms
- profitable
- solvent
- financially sound
