Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-black
Idiom
/ɪn ðə blæk/
Definition
In the black refers to a financial state where an individual, company, or organization is profitable or has positive cash flow.
Examples
- After cutting unnecessary costs, the company is finally back in the black.
- Thanks to their successful marketing campaign, the sales for the quarter put them in the black.
- It’s always a relief to see my bank account in the black at the end of the month.
Meaning
When someone is in the black, it typically means their income exceeds their expenses, indicating financial health.
Synonyms
- profitable
- flourishing
- in the green
- thriving
