In the same boat

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In the same boatis an internet slang term used to express that a person shares the same situation or problem with someone else. It implies being in a similar circumstance or facing a common challenge together.

Examples:

1. Person A: I lost my job due to the pandemic, and now I’m struggling to find employment.
Person B: Oh, I’m in the same boat. It’s been really tough out there for job seekers.

2. Person X: I have a lot of assignments to complete by tomorrow, and I haven’t started yet.
Person Y: Don’t worry, youre not alone. I’m in the same boat and feeling overwhelmed too.

In these examples:
– Person B and Person A are both experiencing difficulties in finding employment, so they say they are “in the same boat.”
– Person X and Person Y both have a lot of assignments to complete and are feeling the same stress, thus they state they are “in the same boat.”

Synonyms:
together, in a similar situation, united, facing the same issue, experiencing the same thing
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