Be in the same boat
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional 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 2/3Not 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 3/3Solidarity
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.