be in the same boat
be in the same boat
To share a particular experience or circumstance with someone else. My sister failed her driver's test, and I'll be in the same boat if I don't practice parallel parking. As hard as it is to live with a disability, remember that you're not alone—a lot of other people are in the same boat.
See also: boat, same
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be in the same boat
be in the same unfortunate or difficult circumstances as others. informalSee also: boat, same
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
be in the ˌsame ˈboat
be in the same difficult position or situation as somebody else: None of us could do the maths exam, so we’re all in the same boat.See also: boat, same
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in the same boat
- be in (someone's) shoes
- be in another person's shoes
- be in somebody's shoes
- in (one's) shoes
- in someone's shoes
- chalk it up
- chalk up
- mixed blessing, a
- a mixed blessing