Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
few-and-far-between
Adjective
/ˌfjü ənd ˌfär bɪnˈtwin/
Definition
Occurring infrequently; not common or not often seen.
Examples
- Opportunities to travel abroad were few and far between for him.
- Good jobs in that field are few and far between these days.
Meaning
The phrase ‘few-and-far-between’ is used to describe something that happens only occasionally or is sparse in occurrence.
Synonyms
- Scattered
- Rare
- Infrequent
- Scarce
