in the black — having more money than is owed; making a profit rather than a loss
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having more money than is owed; making a profit rather than a loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðə blæk/
Korean meaning: 흑자인, 수익을 내는
Korean pronunciation: 인 더 **블**랙
Example Sentences
- My pizza restaurant has been in the black ever since I started using my grandmother's secret recipe.
- The startup managed to get in the black just three months after launching.
- Thanks to selling my collection of vintage socks online, I'm finally in the black this quarter.
in the black
ADJECTIVE//ɪn ðə blæk//
having more money than is owed; making a profit rather than a loss
After months of struggle, the bakery is finally in the black.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
회계장부에서 흑자는 검은색 잉크로, 적자는 빨간색 잉크로 기록하던 관습에서 유래된 표현입니다.
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📝Examples
“My pizza restaurant has been in the black ever since I started using my grandmother's secret recipe.”
“The startup managed to get in the black just three months after launching.”
“Thanks to selling my collection of vintage socks online, I'm finally in the black this quarter.”
“The airline industry struggled to stay in the black during the pandemic.”
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