too few and far between

Regrettably rare, seldom-seen, or small in number. I was looking forward to better weather, but nice days have been too few and far between this spring. The company has been implementing new policies to address the criticisms, but many feel that they are too few and far between.

See also: and, between, far, few

See also:

be few and far between
few and far between
(as) rare as hens' teeth
rare as hen's teeth
rare/scarce as hen's teeth
scarce
rara avis
have a rare old time
rocking horse manure
rocking-horse manure

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