in the red

Significado

owing money or losing money

Devendo ou perdendo dinheiro.

Exemplos

1. 1Our account went in the red after the annual insurance payment.
2. 2The theatre remained in the red despite selling every seat.
3. 3The shop is in the red: its expenses exceed its sales every month.
4. 4Still in the red after another loss, the firm has no money left to cover its debts.
5. 5Why is the club still in the red when members keep donating money to cover its losses?

Gramática

Usa-se depois de be, stay, remain ou go. O artigo definido the e a cor red não mudam.

Parecidas no sentido