be in the same boat

Related to word: same

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    To be in the same difficult or unpleasant circumstances as other people; facing the same challenges.

    • After the company restructuring, we are all facing an uncertain future, we are in the same boat.

    • Due to the economic downturn, many small businesses are at risk of closing down, we are all in the same boat.

    • The local farmers have all lost their crops due to the drought; they are all in the same boat.