scarce (redirected from scarceness)

be as scarce as hen's teeth (American & Australian)

to be very difficult or impossible to find. It was the President's inauguration and hotel rooms in Washington were as scarce as hen's teeth.

See also: teeth

make yourself scarce (informal)

to leave, especially in order to avoid trouble. I think you'd better make yourself scarce - at least until I've had a chance to talk to your father.