Few and far between In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "few and far between", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-08-12 11:08

Meaning of Few and far between

Synonyms:

be thin on the ground

Few and far between phrase

Being rare and not often seen

Storms are few and far between in summer months.

I'm looking for classic books in some bookstores, but they are few and far between, indeed.

Medical centers are few and far between in this mountainous region.

Other phrases about:

be in short supply

Used to say that there is not very much of something available

(as) rare as rocking horse manure

Being rare or non- existent

Origin of Few and far between

This expression originally was used very literally for physical objects such as houses appearing at widely separated intervals. Today it is also used more loosely. 

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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