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1. • To be in the same unpleasant situation

     • to be in the same unpleasant situation as other people: She's always complaining that she doesn't have enough money, but we're all in the same boat.
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   What does it mean if someone is in the same boat?

   • Sharing 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.

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   What does all in the same boat mean?

   • 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] The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

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   Where did the phrase 'in the same boat' come from?

   • ‘In the same boat’ originated in 16th century Britain. When Thomas Hudson translated Du Bartas’ Historie of Judith in 1584 he formed a metaphor that equated being ‘in the same boat’ with ‘having the same fate’: Haue ye paine? so likewise paine haue we: For in one bote we both imbarked be. This phrase is unusual in that it is purely metaphorical.

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   What does 'We're in the same boat with this class' mean?

   • For instance, if two students are struggling with the same difficult course, one might say to the other, "We're in the same boat with this class," indicating that they both share the same struggle. More about the phrase's meaning: Used to show understanding or to express that someone is not alone in their situation.

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   Is 'in the same boat' a figurative idiom?

   • Yes, it's an idiom that conveys a figurative meaning rather than a literal one. The idiom "in the same boat" is used to express shared experiences or situations. It's a way to convey empathy, solidarity, or a mutual understanding of a particular circumstance.

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   Are all people in the same boat?

   • Many famous writers, politicians, creatives, and other public figures have used the idiom in their writing and speech. “The essential point here is that all people with small, secure incomes are in the same boat and ought to be fighting on the same ride.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › be-in-the-same-boatBE IN THE SAME BOAT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to be in the same unpleasant situation as other people: She's always complaining that she doesn't have enough money, but we're all in the same boat. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Expressions used to describe situations. all things being equal idiom. all's well that ends well idiom.

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     BE IN THE SAME BOAT meaning: 1. to be in the same unpleasant...

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     BE IN THE SAME BOAT translate: быть в одинаковом положении ....

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     IN THE SAME BOAT definition: in the same difficult situation...

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   IN THE SAME BOAT definition: in the same difficult situation as someone else: . Learn more.

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   Jan 27, 2024 · The phrase "in the same boat" is a metaphorical way of saying that people are experiencing similar conditions or challenges. It's often used in conversations to express empathy, understanding, or to emphasize that the speaker and the listener are facing similar issues.

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   ‘In the same boat’ originated in 16th century Britain. When Thomas Hudson translated Du Bartas’ Historie of Judith in 1584 he formed a metaphor that equated being ‘in the same boat’ with ‘having the same fate’: Haue ye paine? so likewise paine haue we: For in one bote we both imbarked be.

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   in the same boat. Sharing 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.

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   be in the same boat (as someone) To have the same negative or unfortunate experience, circumstance, or outcome as someone else. My sister failed her driver's test, and I'll be in the same boat if I don't practice parallel parking.

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    Jul 23, 2023 · What Does 'In the Same Boat' Mean? The idiom ‘in the same boat’ means to be in the same predicament or situation. Essentially, a group of people that are all ‘in the same boat’ all share the same problems.