What Does "i've been through the same nightmare" Mean?
Learn what "i've been through the same nightmare" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Max, I've been through the same nightmare.
It means the speaker has had a very similar bad experience and understands it personally.
From Never Mess With A Badass Girl, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they have gone through the same terrible experience before.
Usage Scenario
Use this to empathize with someone going through a painful situation. It sounds strong and emotional, so it is best for serious conversation.
Better ways to say it
I've been through that too.
I've had the same nightmare.
I know exactly what that's like.
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