join the club
idiom
variants
or less commonly welcome to the club
informal
—said to indicate that the problems or feelings someone is having are problems or feelings that the speaker has had
If you don't understand the rules, join the club: no one else does either!
—often used to suggest that a person's problems or feelings are not unusual and do not deserve much sympathySo you think you deserve to be paid more money for your work? Well, join the club.
Examples of join the club in a Sentence
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This is the backdrop in which France — late to the party but eager to join the club — made a curious choice.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
With 15 first-team players, including loanees, set to be out of contract at the end of this season, the task before manager David Moyes and new chief executive Angus Kinnear, who will join the club from the same job at Leeds United of the Championship in June, is considerable.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
To join the club, prospective members visit oldlinegolfclub.com and submit an application.
—Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Related Articles There are also options for those looking to join the club.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Biden, set to join the club in a few days, will still receive pensions and protections from his time in office.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
Avs coach Jared Bednar said Nichushkin would join the club on the upcoming three-game road trip during the team’s pregame show.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Doubtless, many more will be hoping to join the club, crude supply logistics permitting.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Listen now to hear more about Jesse and Shilpa’s process, how to join the club, and the recipe that's been taking the Bake Club IG Close Friends Chat by storm!
—Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
With 15 first-team players, including loanees, set to be out of contract at the end of this season, the task before manager David Moyes and new chief executive Angus Kinnear, who will join the club from the same job at Leeds United of the Championship in June, is considerable.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
To join the club, prospective members visit oldlinegolfclub.com and submit an application.
—Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Related Articles There are also options for those looking to join the club.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Biden, set to join the club in a few days, will still receive pensions and protections from his time in office.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
Avs coach Jared Bednar said Nichushkin would join the club on the upcoming three-game road trip during the team’s pregame show.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Doubtless, many more will be hoping to join the club, crude supply logistics permitting.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Listen now to hear more about Jesse and Shilpa’s process, how to join the club, and the recipe that's been taking the Bake Club IG Close Friends Chat by storm!
—Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Join the club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/join%20the%20club. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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