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in the same boat

idiom
Meaning

In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.


Examples
SIMPLE

We're all in the same boat with this deadline.

CONTEXTUAL

My neighbor lost his job too, so we're in the same boat now.

COMPLEX

Stranded by the cancelled flights, the passengers realized they were all in the same boat and began sharing food and stories.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    boy in the boat

    The human clitoris.

  2. 02

    float someone's boat

    To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.

  3. 03

    fresh off the boat

    Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.

  4. 04

    get in the boat and row

    To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.

  5. 05

    push the boat out

    To do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.

  6. 06

    rock the boat

    To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.

  7. 07

    row in the same boat

    To be in the same or similar situation.

  8. 08

    turn the boat

    To make a major change in behavior, strategy, topic under discussion, etc.

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