Meanings
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.
How to pronounce "few and far between":
AU
Rare and scarce; hard to find.
Example Sentences
1
Opportunities for career advancement are few and far between in this company.
2
Finding a parking space in the city center is a challenge; they are few and far between.
3
Quality friendships like this one are few and far between.
4
In the desert, water sources are few and far between.
5
During the winter, sunny days can be few and far between.
