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DictionarySeeacein the hole
in the hole1. slang Lacking money or some other resource; in debt. I'm really in the hole after that night at the casino. That vacation was great, except that I'm totally in the hole now for days off.2. slang At a disadvantage when playing a sport, especially meaning behind in points. Boy, they're really in the hole, down three goals in the first period.3. Having a score lower than zero when playing a card game. I did well with the first few hands, but now I'm constantly in the hole.See also: hole*in the holeFig. in debt. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; go ~; put someone ~.) I'm $200 in the hole. We went into the hole on that deal.See also: holein the hole1. In debt; in trouble, especially financial trouble. For example, Joan is too extravagant; she's always in the hole, or Buying all these Christmas presents will put us in the hole for the next few months. [Colloquial; early 1800s] Also see in a bind. 2. In trouble in a competitive sport. For example, At three balls and no strikes, the pitcher's in the hole, or The batter's got two strikes on him; he's in the hole. [Slang; late 1800s] 3. In a card game, scoring lower than zero. For example, Only one hand's been dealt and I'm already three points in the hole. This expression alludes to the practice of circling a minus score in the old game of euchre. The antonym for all three usages is out of the hole, as in It took careful financial management to get Kevin out of the hole, or An experienced pitcher often can manage to get out of the hole. Also see ace in the hole. See also: holein the hole AMERICAN, INFORMALIf a person or organization is in the hole, they owe money to someone else. The company is $4 billion in the hole. By the time they ask for help, these families are so deep in the hole, it's too late. Note: The `hole' referred to here may have been a slot (= narrow hole) which was cut in the surface of a poker table in a gambling house. The money which the house charged was placed in the slot, and fell into a locked drawer. Gamblers who owed money to the house were said to be `in the hole'. See also: holein the hole in debt. North AmericanSee also: holein the ˈhole (American English, informal) in debt; owing money: We started the current fiscal year $3 million in the hole.See also: holein the hole mod. in debt; running a deficit. Looks like we are in the hole again this month. See also: hole in the hole1. Having a score below zero.2. In debt.3. At a disadvantage.See also: holeIn the hole
In the holeUsed in the context of general equities. Below the inside market when one is attempting to sell the stock; at a significant discount. Antithesis of premium.In the Hole1. Informal; at a discount. For example, if an investor is trying to sell a stock very quickly, he/she may sell "in the hole," meaning at a deep discount from its market value. One may do this if one needs to raise cash immediately. The term is most common in equities.
2. Informal; a loss. A company that fails to generate enough revenue to meet its expenses is said to be "in the hole." |