in the black

뜻

having more income than expenses

수입이 지출보다 많은 상태.

예문

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.

문법

be, stay, remain, get 뒤에 쓴다. 정관사 the와 색깔을 나타내는 black은 그대로 둔다.

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