in the black

Meaning

having more income than expenses

Examples

1. 1For the first time, our shop finished the year in the black.
2. 2Strong ticket sales kept the festival in the black despite higher costs.
3. 3Our business is in the black: income exceeds spending, and all debts have been cleared.
4. 4Is the business still in the black after paying every supplier? Yes, there is a healthy surplus.
5. 5The café stayed in the black all winter, earning more than it spent each month.

Grammar

Use after be, stay, remain or get. Keep the definite article the and the colour word black fixed.

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