Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleed-red-ink
idiom
/bliːd rɛd ɪŋk/
Definition
To sustain financial losses or to be in debt, often used in business contexts.
Examples
- After several poor quarters, the firm began to bleed red ink, prompting layoffs.
- Ignoring the rising costs will only cause the business to continue to bleed red ink.
- The startup was bleeding red ink in its first year, but investors remained hopeful for a turnaround.
Meaning
The term conveys a situation where a company or individual is experiencing more expenses than income, leading to a deficit or financial difficulties.
Synonyms
- Financial losses
- In the red
- Running a deficit
