Join the club Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒɔɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫəb
JOIN-thuh-KLUHB
dʒˈɔɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈʌb
JOIN-thuh-CLUB
Definition
Used humorously to tell someone that you have the same problem or situation as they do, often in a slightly sarcastic way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often mildly sarcastic. Used when someone complains and you want to show you share the same issue. Don’t use in formal writing; usually spoken or in casual text. Common with complaints, frustrations, or problems.
Spanish: bienvenido al club - únete al clubPortuguese (BR): bem-vindo ao clube - junte-se ao clubePortuguese (PT): bem-vindo ao clube - junta-te ao clubeChinese (Simplified): 欢迎加入（这个）俱乐部（比喻用法）Chinese (Traditional): 歡迎加入（這個）俱樂部（比喻用法）Hindi: क्लब में शामिल हो जाओArabic: انضم إلى الناديBengali: আমিও তাই - আমরাও তাই (মজা করে)Russian: добро пожаловать в клуб - присоединяйся к нам (иронично)Japanese: 仲間だね - 同じだよVietnamese: cùng hội thôi - ai cũng vậy màKorean: 나도 그래 - 우리도 똑같아Turkish: hoş geldin kulübe - hepimiz aynı durumdayızUrdu: ہم سب ایسا ہی ہیں - سب کے ساتھ ایسا ہوتا ہےIndonesian: sama saja - kita senasib
Example Sentences
You're tired? Join the club!
basic
Can't find your keys? Join the club.
basic
You're always busy? Join the club.
basic
You forgot your password again? Join the club—I do that all the time.
natural
If you're broke before payday, join the club—who isn't?
natural
Oh, you hate Mondays too? Join the club!
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