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The business term "in the red" originated from the early days of accounting when negative numbers were recorded in the books with red ink. To be "in the red" is to be losing money or in debt.
"In the black," to answer your question, means to be making money or a profit, and originates from the same idea.
The first use of the phrases in printed materials was published in 1926 in the book "Wise-Crack Dictionary" by George Maines and Bruce Grant.
What else can I help you with?
What credit card company gives extra credit after three months?
There are no companies that give extra credit after three months. First of all, credit cannot be associated with credit cards. Second of all, if one is referring to rewards, then most extra bonus rewards come from purchases within the first 3 months, not after.
What are three responsibilities that come from using credit?
responsibilties of using credit card
Do business credit cards come without a personal guarantee?
Most business credit cards do come with a personal guarantee. There are, however, ways to get a business credit card that does not require a personal guarantee.
Do I need a credit agency to monitor my credit?
Their are certainly credit agencies that can help you monitor your credit, however, they usually come with a maintenance fee. Creditscore.com is a reputable credit agency.
How many points will come off your credit report when your foreclosure falls off?
There can be no specific answer, as credit scores are based on the person's entire credit history.
Where did the expression get along little doggie come from?
It is an expression used by ranchers when referring to a motherless calf
How did albatross come to be used as an expression referring to something deleterious to your interests?
The word albatross came to be used as an expression from a metaphor. It is used metaphorically to mean a burden or a curse.
What does the expression Come to bare mean?
The expression is not "Come to bare" but is actually "Come to bear." In this sense, "bear" is referring to a load or burden; for example, when a wall in a house bears the weight of an upper floor or a roof it is said to be a "load bearing wall." If something "comes to bear," the force or effect of it starts to be felt.
Where did the expression the cat called the kettle black come from?
No cat is involved in the name calling. It was the pot that called the kettle black. Like the cat who called the kitten furry.
What credit card company gives extra credit after three months?
There are no companies that give extra credit after three months. First of all, credit cannot be associated with credit cards. Second of all, if one is referring to rewards, then most extra bonus rewards come from purchases within the first 3 months, not after.
What colors might a Candid skirt come in?
A candid skirt is just an expression to show how revealing the skirt actually is. They can come in a variety of colors from traditional black and white all the way to rainbow.
How do you get the come to your house expression on Fable 2?
To get the "Come Back to my Place" expression you need to buy the expression book from the Bowerstone Market bookstore "Fiction Burns."
Where did the expression boo come from?
ghosts
Where did the expression as if come from?
From the movie "clueless"
Where did the expression jumping Jehoshaphat come from?
The expression "jumping Jehoshaphat" is a playful exclamation that likely originated as a euphemistic way to express surprise or frustration without using profanity. The name "Jehoshaphat" comes from the Bible, referring to a king of Judah, but the exact origin of the expression is unknown.
How do you use back to my place expression in Fable 2?
To use the "Come Back to my Place" expression, you must target the person of your choosing and open your expression menu. Then go to the "Flirt" section and choose "Come Back to my Place" expression.
How do you know when your fish is in heat?
Comming into 'heat' is an expression that never applies to fish. If you are referring to the livebearing species, they seem to be like humans and are receptive permanently. If you are referring to most other species, they come into "breeding condition" when all the conditions and water parameters are exactly right for their particular species to do so.
