In The Black
- In The Black
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used in modern language, particularly in business and financial contexts, to indicate a state of financial stability or profitability.
- Literal Meaning: Being 'in the black' literally means having black ink in one's financial records, as opposed to being 'in the red', which indicates debt or financial loss.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To be financially stable or profitable, with a positive balance in one's financial records.
- The company has been in the black for the past quarter, thanks to increased sales.
- After years of struggling, the business is finally in the black and able to expand its operations.
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