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When speaking of the balance of a bank account, would it be correct to say;
"The balance is negative,"
or
"You have a negative credit" (And by this, I mean an unpaid value in one's credit card).
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Christine Christie The balance is negative That's OK. Some people say "I'm in the red" when their check book balance goes below zero. ) This terminology is even more widespread for businesses.
- Christine Christie The balance is negative That's OK.
- Some people say "I'm in the red" when their check book balance goes below zero.
- ) This terminology is even more widespread for businesses.
- Christine Christie You have a negative credit On a credit card I usually hear "You have charges on your account".
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Christine ChristieThe balance is negative
That's OK. Some people say "I'm in the red" when their check book balance goes below zero. (Positive balances are "in the black".) This terminology is even more widespread for businesses.
Christine ChristieYou have a negative credit
On a credit card I usually hear "You h
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