in the same boat
In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We're all in the same boat with this deadline.”
“My neighbor lost his job too, so we're in the same boat now.”
“Stranded by the cancelled flights, the passengers realized they were all in the same boat and began sharing food and stories.”
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boy in the boat
The human clitoris.
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float someone's boat
To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.
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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.
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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.
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lift all boats
To benefit all participants; to have a wide-ranging positive effect.
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push the boat out
To do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.
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rock the boat
To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.
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row in the same boat
To be in the same or similar situation.
Last updated August 10, 2026