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In the black

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  1. 1
    Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit. idiomatic
  2. 2
    Having positive net worth. idiomatic

Etymology

From the standard accounting practice of using black ink, as opposed to red ink, to denote positive values, especially a net income.

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