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The meaning of "in the same boat"

" In the same boat "
Meaning:
Jointly facing the same predicament.
Example:
The fog has grounded all the planes and no one is going anywhere. it's annoying but I suppose were all in the same boat.
Where did it originate?:
Britain, 17th century.
Where is it used?:
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