In The Red
- In The Red
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still moderately used in modern language, often in financial and business contexts, but its usage is declining as more contemporary expressions gain popularity.
- Literal Meaning: The literal meaning of 'in the red' refers to being in a state of financial loss or debt, indicated by the color red used in accounting to denote negative balances.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The idiomatic meaning of 'in the red' means to be operating at a financial loss or to be in debt, often used to describe a company or individual's financial situation.
- The company has been in the red for several quarters, and investors are getting nervous.
- After a few months of overspending, I found myself in the red and had to cut back on expenses.
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