Question

What does the expression "it's like sitting in a row boat without any oars" mean?

Answer 1

It means you're stuck somewhere and you desperately want to leave but you can't... you don't have any oars. You are stuck there....forever....

Answer 2

The expression "it's like sitting in a row boat without any oars" means you have come to a point in a situation where you are helpless and don't have the required materials to partake in the given task. in other words, you're screwed