How to Pronounce "in the same boat"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈboʊt
in thuh SAYM boht
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /bˈəʊt
in thuh SAYM boht
Definition
If people are "in the same boat," they are in the same situation, especially one that is difficult or unpleasant, and must deal with the same problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈseɪm/ /ˈboʊt
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈeɪm/ /bˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh SAYM boht
UK
in thuh SAYM boht
Listen in Context
I know it's tough, but remember—I'm in the same boat as you.
We are in the same boat — we both lost our jobs.
Don't worry, you are not alone. We are all in the same boat.
During the storm, the villagers felt they were in the same boat.