few and far between

Idioms  

1. At wide intervals, scarce, as in Supporters of the amendment are 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. [Mid-1600s]

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few and far between

For those new to the low tide trawl, they are few and far between to begin with.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Speculation runs wild as facts are few and far between.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

And opportunities for students to hear direct accounts from survivors are becoming few and far between as that generation dies out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

It does have a cult following although performances are few and far between.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

These days the pieces were few and far between.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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