Be in the same boat

Pro Tip 1/3

Emotional Unity

Implies shared feelings or empathy among a group facing the same challenges.

After hearing about the layoffs, we all felt in the same boat, anxious but supportive.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's metaphorical; no one is actually in a boat. It's about shared circumstances.

During the blackout, the whole neighborhood was in the same boat, with no electricity.

Pro Tip 3/3

Solidarity

Used to express solidarity or to emphasize that everyone is dealing with the same issue.

With the flight canceled, stranded passengers felt they were in the same boat.