Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-same-boat
Phrase
/ɪn ðə seɪm boʊt/
Definition
In a similar situation or facing the same challenges as another person or group.
Examples
- After the project failed, the team realized they were all in the same boat.
- During the economic downturn, many families found themselves in the same boat, needing to cut back on their spending.
- As they faced the challenges of studying for finals, the students felt they were all in the same boat.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in the same boat’ is used to indicate that two or more people share a common circumstance, often one that involves difficulty or struggle.
Synonyms
- in the same situation
- in similar circumstances
- all in this together
