in the same boat

Idioms  

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]

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in the same boat

Or it could be the Fitch scenario, and we can forget about the basket because we’ll be in the same boat.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

But once their systems reach a certain level of size and complexity, Zechner adds, they find themselves in the same boat as larger enterprises, which have found AI agents to be of limited use.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 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

In the beginning we were just about in the same boat as Adam and Eve.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver