few and far between

== English == === Etymology === Attested at least since the 17th century. Was originally reserved for physical objects, such as houses, appearing with wide gaps between, but today it is also applied to more abstract things. Being rare also implies that the average gaps between the objects are wide. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === few and far between (comparative fewer and further between or fewer and farther between, superlative fewest and furthest between or fewest and farthest between) (idiomatic) Rare and scarce; hard to find. Synonyms: thin on the ground, deficient, in short supply, wanting, lacking, uncommon; rare; see also Thesaurus:rare Antonyms: far and wide, thick on the ground, common, widespread, abundant; ubiquitous ==== Translations ==== === See also === thick and fast