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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
Informal
What 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.
Examples
After the rent increase, all the tenants were in the same boat.
