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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"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

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

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

But in this matter, the builders of the world’s largest wildlife corridor are in the same boat as gardeners everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

“No need to be insulting, Richard—we’re all in the same boat here. We should all try to make the best of it.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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