join the club

A phrase used to express sympathy for a common experience. For example, You waited three hours for the doctor? Join the club! [c. 1940]

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Words nearby join the club

joint density function, jointed, jointer, jointer plane, joint family, join the club, joint ill, joint issue, jointless, joint life annuity, joint life insurance
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