in the black

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Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit
Having positive net worth
Term for hitting the black or double bull
to have a surplus, an excess of income over expenditure
operating at a profit, having an income which exceeds expenses
Surveillance-free for a time span greater than a few seconds
be in the black
{f} be operating at a profit, having an income which exceeds expenses; be profitable; not showing a financial loss (e.g., "What did John do to increase profits and get rid of losses? Our company has been in the black for four months in a row.")
in the black

    Turkish pronunciation

    în dhi bläk

    Antonyms

    in the red

    Pronunciation

    /ən ᴛʜē ˈblak/ /ɪn ðiː ˈblæk/

    Etymology

    () From the standard accounting practice of using black ink, as opposed to red ink, to denote positive values, especially a net income.

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