in the same boat

1. 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

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

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Every fan now has a casino in their pocket, and the number of bets per game has grown exponentially, putting sports leagues in the same boat as social-media companies trying to root out inappropriate content.

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"A lot of it is a game of chance, and your opponent is in the same boat as you," Mr Cross said.

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“I wish the school or district would do a better job explaining what it means to be chronically absent. It’s not clear to me, and I think many other parents are in the same boat,” said one parent in a focus group.

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Last week, American middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz described it as "weird", adding: "It's definitely not usual, but we're all in the same boat."

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