be as scarce as hen's teeth

be as scarce as hen's teeth

To be incredibly rare; to be extremely difficult or impossible to find. Support for the president is as scarce as hens' teeth in this part of the country.
See also: scarce, teeth
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References in periodicals archive
WHEN it comes to perfecting one's looks at the least cost, common sense can be as scarce as hen's teeth.
Teeners seeking perfect teeth warned on DIY braces craze