red ink
noun
Definition of red ink
1 : a business loss : deficit
2 : the condition of showing a business loss
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Origin and Etymology of red ink
from the use of red ink in financial statements to indicate a loss
First Known Use: 1926
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red ink
noun
Definition of red ink for English Language Learners
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—used to describe a situation in which a business, organization, etc., is spending more money than it is earning and has a lot of debt
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