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in the red

 

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Term: "in the red"

Description

"In the red" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a financial situation where an individual or organization has negative or deficit funds. It typically refers to operating at a loss or having more expenses than income.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective
  • Adverb

Senses and Usages

Adjective:

- Having negative or deficit funds.

- Describing a financial statement with more expenses than income.

Sample Sentence:

1. The company has been in the red for the past three quarters due to declining sales.

2. My bank account is in the red, and I need to find a way to reduce my expenses.

Adverb:

- Operating at a financial loss or deficit.

Sample Sentence:

1. The business has been operating in the red since the new regulations were implemented.

2. Despite their efforts to cut costs, the restaurant is still in the red.

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