Finance & Corporate Jargon · Vice President level

"In the red"

"In the red" means a company, project, or budget is losing money, with costs exceeding revenue.

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How "In the red" shows up at work

The less fun cousin of "in the black." Shows up in finance reviews, budget meetings, and the occasional uncomfortable all-hands where leadership explains what "investments in growth" actually meant.

Buzzword

Operations has been In the red for the past three quarters and we need a plan.

Plain English

Operations has been losing money for the past three quarters and we need a plan.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Finance & Corporate Jargon

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