How to Pronounce "in the black"
expression
IN thuh BLAK
IN thuh BLAK
Definition
To be financially profitable, meaning a person or company has more money than they owe; the business is making a profit, not a loss.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫæk
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh BLAK
UK
IN thuh BLAK
Listen in Context
After selling more products this year, the company is finally in the black.
Small businesses need to be in the black to succeed.
It took two years for our store to get in the black.
Don’t worry, we’re in the black now, so there’s no need for budget cuts.