Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the same boat

To be in the same difficult situation as someone else

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "in the same boat" is to be in the same difficult situation as someone else.

This idiom is used to describe two or more people who are experiencing the same challenges or problems. It is often used to express empathy and solidarity with others.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are not as accurate.

• To go in the same direction as someone else does not necessarily mean that the two people are facing the same challenges.
• To share profits with someone else is not typically associated with the idiom "in the same boat."
• To gain undue advantage with others is the opposite of what the idiom means.