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in the same boat meaning in Hindi

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in the same boat idiom

Meaning: In the same difficult situation as someone else

Hindi: एक ही नाव में सवार, समान परिस्थिति में

Synonyms: in the same situation, sharing the same fate

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1

in the same boat in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    All in the same boat

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) When everyone is dealing with the same situation

    Correct answer: When everyone is dealing with the same situation
    Explanation:
    • The idiom "All in the same boat" means that everyone involved is facing the same problem or situation, sharing the same difficulties or circumstances.
    • It does not literally mean traveling in the same vehicle or starting over again.
    • It emphasizes commonality in experience, especially hardship or challenges.
    Hence, the most appropriate meaning is "When everyone is dealing with the same situation."

  2. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
    Most women are facing the same problem when it comes to job satisfaction because of the pay parity in institutions.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) in the same boat

    Answer: in the same boat
    Explanation:
    The phrase "facing the same problem" can be replaced by the idiom "in the same boat," which means being in the same difficult situation.
    (Hindi: एक जैसी स्थिति में होना) – ✅ Correct idiom
    Other options:
    • a drop in the ocean – a very small amount compared to what is needed (Hindi: बहुत कम) – ❌ Not related
    • comparing apples to oranges – comparing two things that are very different (Hindi: असमान चीजों की तुलना) – ❌ Not related
    • armchair experts – people who talk as if experts but have no experience (Hindi: तथाकथित विशेषज्ञ) – ❌ Not related
    So, the best idiom is "in the same boat."

  3. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases

    Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
    "In the same boat"

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Facing the same situation

    To be 'in the same boat' means to be in the same difficult or unfortunate situation as others.
    It does not literally refer to wealth, travelling, or owning a boat.

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What is the meaning of in the same boat in Hindi?

in the same boat means “एक ही नाव में सवार, समान परिस्थिति में” in Hindi. In English: In the same difficult situation as someone else

What are the synonyms of in the same boat?

Synonyms of in the same boat: in the same situation, sharing the same fate.

Has in the same boat been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – in the same boat has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.

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