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in the same boat
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in an unpleasant or difficult situation as same as what another person is experiencing
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "in the same boat" and when to use it?
The idiom "in the same boat" draws from the literal idea of people sharing a common situation, particularly when it's a challenging or unfavorable one. It is used to say that individuals are facing similar circumstances or difficulties and can empathize with one another.
Example
Both of us lost our jobs, so we're in the same boat when it comes to job hunting.
When it comes to dealing with the strict new company policies, we're all in the same boat.
After the storm, all the neighbors who suffered property damage found themselves in the same boat.
