In the hole Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhoʊɫ
IN-thuh-HOHL
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈəʊl
IN-thuh-HOHL
Definition
'In the hole' is an informal expression that means to be in debt, to owe money, or to be at a disadvantage, usually financially.
Usage & Nuances
'In the hole' is informal and mostly used for money matters, such as bank accounts or debts. Often follows amounts, e.g., "$500 in the hole." Not used for physical holes or literal situations.
Spanish: en números rojos - endeudadoPortuguese (BR): no vermelho - endividadoPortuguese (PT): com dívidas - em faltaChinese (Simplified): 负债 - 欠款Chinese (Traditional): 負債 - 欠款Hindi: कर्ज़ में - घाटे मेंArabic: مَدين - في العجزBengali: ঋণে - দেনায়Russian: в долгу - в минусеJapanese: 借金している - 赤字でVietnamese: nợ nần - âm tiềnKorean: 빚을 지다 - 적자Turkish: borçta - zarardaUrdu: قرض میں - مقروضIndonesian: berutang - defisit
Example Sentences
He is in the hole after buying that expensive phone.
basic
Our company was in the hole last year.
basic
If you spend more than you earn, you will be in the hole.
basic
After paying all my bills this month, I'm already $200 in the hole.
natural
How did we end up so far in the hole this quarter?
natural
You can't keep going in the hole every month, or you'll never save any money.
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