Name: 網上學英語：商務成語31/50 同舟共濟。 (Apprendre l'Anglais en Ligne: Business Idioms 31/50 Be in the same boat.)
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Hello everyone and welcome to E-com Business Idiom 50,

未來簡單式

where we'll go over 50 common idioms used in the business place.

All of the explanations are in English, but don't worry, listen carefully

and try to imagine what the idioms might mean.

It may take a while, but hang in there and try hard.

Alright, let's imagine you and your business partner are in a boat together

and the boat is rocking very heavily and the sea is very rough.

Let's listen to some examples and try to understand this idiom.

I've heard some rumors of the office being down-sized.   I'm really worried I might lose my job!

We're all in the same boat. I don't think anyone's job is safe at this point.

I guess we just have to wait and see what happens.

Alright, so they are all in the same boat with risking their jobs.

Alright, let's listen to the next example.

I can't believe we have to work through the weekend.   I had plans to go to the beach.

I know, but we're all in the same boat here. Let's just work hard and finish as quickly as we can.

Alright, but I'm going to ask how they're going to compensate us for our extra time.

You can ask, but I doubt we're going to   get any extra money or vacation time.

Alright, so they had to work through the   weekend, but they're in the same boat.

So, this idiom means to be in the same situation

and usually it's a rather unpleasant situation, but you can express sympathy or empathy

Alright, so I hope you understand this idiom and keep studying English.