in the red

Neutral B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

in the red

Meaning

Owing money; operating at a loss.

Literal Translation

赤の中に

Examples

  • The business was in the red for its first two years. その事業は最初の2年間、赤字だった。
  • We must cut costs so we do not stay in the red. 赤字が続かないよう、費用を削減しなければならない。