out of the red



out of the red

Fig. out of debt; into profitability. This year our company is likely to get out of the red before fall. If we can cut down on expenses, we can get out of the red fairly soon.
See also: of, out, red

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Xabi-Basque
Carol['kærəl]
Ishbel-Scottish
AdelbertAH:-dəl-bərt (Dutch)German, Dutch
SatchelSACH-əlEnglish (Rare)
DarylDER-əl, DAR-əlEnglish