What is the meaning of the phrase ‘same here’?
The same thing applies to me. (Referring to thoughts, feelings, actions, or circumstances.)
What is the origin of the phrase ‘same here’?
The words ‘same’ and ‘here’ are adjectives that have been in the English language for many centuries, and are thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic language. But it wasn’t until around 1895 until we see the first recorded use of the informal phrase ‘same here’.
The phrase ‘same here’ is often used in everyday conversation primarily as a way to convey empathy. When someone has finished speaking, and you can relate to what they have just said, it is often appropriate to respond with ‘same here’.
This phrase can be used in multiple ways. For instance, to convey that you’ve had the same experience or to convey that you had the same reaction to something, or the same thoughts. The phrase can also be used to express that you want the same thing as someone else, whether it’s an item on a menu, or for different weather.
Sometimes, the phrase is shortened to omit the word ‘here’ but keeping the word ‘same’. This means the same thing, that the same applies to the speaker of the word ‘same’ that applies to the person who spoke previous. Sometimes, people will say ‘samsies’, ‘me too’, or ‘us too’, ‘same for us’ or ‘same with us’ instead, all of which mean the same thing.
Several versions of the phrase are popular in everyday conversation because they convey the sentiment very quickly, without having to go into detail.
The phrase is also used in film and TV series, as well as in social media, memes, and even as a punch like in stand-up comedy.
It is important to remember that the phrase ‘same here’ is informal slang. You would not find such language on academic, professional or legal documents.
