Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

sail in the same boat

be in the same situation as others

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "sail in the same boat" is be in the same situation as others.

It is used to describe people who are experiencing the same challenges or problems. The idiom is thought to have originated from the idea of being on a boat together, which means that everyone is experiencing the same ups and downs of the journey.

For example, you might say "We're all sailing in the same boat when it comes to the economy." This means that everyone is feeling the effects of the economic downturn.

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• Pay a very low price for something: This idiom is more accurately described as "get something for a song."
• Be in heavy debt: This idiom is more accurately described as "be in debt up to your eyeballs."
• Go for a boat ride: This is the literal meaning of the idiom, but it is not the most common meaning.