When someone says: "I'm in the same boat," he or she means that he or she is in the same, usually negative, situation.
Max: "I'm so broke. Can I borrow $10?"
James: "Sorry, but I'm in the same boat. I've only got $5 myself and not getting paid until tomorrow."
CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
IN THE SAME BOAT
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