In the same boat Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Informal idiom, used for shared difficulties, not positive situations. Common with 'We're all in the same boat.' Do not use literally about being on a boat.
Spanish: en el mismo barcoPortuguese (BR): no mesmo barcoPortuguese (PT): no mesmo barcoChinese (Simplified): 处境相同Chinese (Traditional): 處境相同Hindi: एक ही स्थिति मेंArabic: في نفس القاربBengali: একই নৌকায়Russian: в одной лодкеJapanese: 同じ立場 - 同じ状況Vietnamese: cùng cảnh ngộ - cùng hoàn cảnhKorean: 같은 처지에 있다 - 같은 상황이다Turkish: aynı durumda olmak - aynı gemide olmakUrdu: ایک ہی کشتی میںIndonesian: berada di perahu yang sama - senasib
Example Sentences
I know it's tough, but remember—I'm in the same boat as you.
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We are in the same boat — we both lost our jobs.
basic
Don't worry, you are not alone. We are all in the same boat.
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During the storm, the villagers felt they were in the same boat.
basic
Looks like we're in the same boat with these deadlines!
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When the power went out, the whole neighborhood realized they were in the same boat.
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