In the same boat

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In the same boat
    Definition: to be in the same unpleasant situation facing the same challenges
    這又是一個可以找出漢語對應表達的慣用語,很顯然,be in the same boat相當于漢語的“在一條船上”,意思是處境相同,多和all連用成為all in the same boat,例如: These may be difficult times but we're all in the same boat. We can get through it together,這一例句有點同舟共濟的味道。和漢語一樣,這個慣用語主要用于大家共同面臨困難或危險的場合。在團隊精神被大力提倡的今天,你可能有更多機會用這個慣用語來表示整個團隊需要同心協(xié)力來克服困難取得成功,這么說:We can't fight against each other. We need to work together. We're all in the same boat. 這個慣用語后多跟as 表示和誰處于同一境地,例如:If he loses his job he'll be in the same boat as any other unemployed person.
    Example dialog:
    A: I'm so busy. I don't know how I will get this done.
    我太忙了,不知道怎么才能把它做好。
    B. You're not the only one with a lot to do. We're all in the same boat.
    不是你一個人有一大堆事要做,我們大家和你處境一樣。