Synonyms

few and far between

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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“We’re very few and far between.”

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike stocks, price targets for bitcoin can be few and far between on the Wall Street.

From MarketWatch

Details about ZKP are few and far between, with the firm even claiming it has no single headquarter.

From BBC

There were moments when he used his forehand to outpace Sinner, but they were few and far between.

From BBC

Those who remember more than that are few and far between.

From Los Angeles Times

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