| Idiom | In the Same Boat |
|---|---|
| Example | Look, we're all in the same boat, and we've got to work together. |
| Meaning | in the same bad situation; sharing the same problem or difficulty |
| Origin | Ever since this saying was first used by ancient Greeks, people have known that all passengers in the same boat, from a sailboat to an ocean liner, share the same possible risks. Over the centuries, the meaning of the expression came to include all people in similar, unpleasant circumstances on land, on sea, or in the air. |
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