Meanings
Example of a jocularly non-existent phenomenon, as many birds lack any teeth (having developed a bill instead). Compare horsefeathers and when pigs fly.
How to pronounce "hen's tooth":
AU
anything not naturally occurring
Example Sentences
1
Finding parking in this crowded city is like finding a hen's tooth.
2
Finding a trustworthy politician these days is as rare as a hen's tooth.
3
A smartphone without any scratches is like a hen's tooth; nearly impossible to find.
4
Locating a reliable handyman can be as difficult as finding a hen's tooth.
5
Trying to find an empty table at a popular restaurant on a Saturday night is like searching for a hen's tooth.
