Do you know the English expression “to be in the same boat“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Edward: I can’t believe I got a pay cut this year. My salary has decreased by $50 a month!

Seth: Well, the company is in a bad situation, so everyone is in the same boat. Everyone in my department got a pay cut too.

Does it mean:

a) to be in a boat with other people

b) to have trouble

c) to be in the same situation

d) to be disappointed

The answer is below!↓

 

Answer: c) to be in the same situation