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in the same boat

Idioms

Also, all in the same boat. In a similar situation, in the same position. For example, Everyone's got too much work—we're all in the same boat. This expression alludes to the risks shared by passengers in a small boat at sea. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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"There's got to be thousands of people in the same boat as I am."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Equally as important: researching women in the same boat as Beverley, Margot and Elsie.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

"It's going to throw everything at you, everyone is in the same boat and you really have to dial in on your targets," Korda said.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Tyler Cromer, a principal at ATI Advisory, said we’re all basically in the same boat as Weitzel.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

I guessed Charlie and I were in the same boat.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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