idiom

in the red

3Sections

Owing money to the bank; not making a profit

Definition

Owing money to the bank; not making a profit

Examples

  • The company's been IN THE RED for months.
  • My account's IN THE RED again.
  • We're IN THE RED until payday, unfortunately.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • in debt
  • losing money

Antonyms:

  • in the black
  • making a profit

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