Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
into-the-red
idiom
ˈɪntu ðə rɛd
Definition
A financial phrase indicating that a person or organization is operating at a loss or in debt.
Examples
- The company’s expenses were too high last quarter, pushing them into the red.
- After unexpected repairs, my budget went into the red.
Meaning
When someone or a business is described as being ‘into the red,’ it means they have negative financial numbers, such as expenses exceeding income.
Synonyms
- in the negative
- in debt
- lost
