in the same boat

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, all in the same boat . In a similar situation, in the same position. For example, Everyone's got too much work—we're all in the same boat . This expression alludes to the risks shared by passengers in a small boat at sea. [Mid-1800s]

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"Everyone is going to experience grief at some point, so if we talk about it more and it's a little bit less taboo, then we'll realise that we're all going to be in the same boat, and we can help and support each other."

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But in this matter, the builders of the world’s largest wildlife corridor are in the same boat as gardeners everywhere.

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I’ve made collages alongside children, and we’re all in the same boat.

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"But the reality is a possibility if we don't do our jobs. We are in the same boat so we need to row harder, faster and stronger to make it. I really believe we will make it."

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"I think it's unfair to criticise the coach, because we're all in the same boat," said the former Real Madrid and United player.

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