expression
in the same boat
in the same difficult situation
In more detail
(idiom) in the same difficult situation as someone else; facing the same problem or challenge together
Examples
- We're all in the same boat—none of us have studied for the exam yet.
- Since the company laid off half the staff, everyone in the department is in the same boat.
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