rarer than hens' teeth

rarer than hens' teeth

Incredibly scarce or rare; extremely difficult or impossible to find. Support for the president is rarer than hens' teeth in this part of the country.
See also: teeth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be as scarce as hen's teeth
  • scarcer
  • scarcer than hens' teeth
  • (as) rare as hens' teeth
  • rare
  • rare as hen's teeth
  • rare/scarce as hen's teeth
  • scarce
  • scarce as hen's teeth
  • (as) scarce as hens' teeth
References in periodicals archive
When the Chip purse hit the shelves of Primark a few months back, there was a frenzy as fans bought them in their droves and it became rarer than hens' teeth.
City fans of Beauty and the Beast will have to wait for Mrs Potts teapot
For more call 09050 700 436 Taurus April 21 - May 21 IN A world of folks who don't really care much what you're up to, those who really do may be rarer than hens' teeth. But someone roosting nearby really does have your best interests at heart.
stars
It's surprising how many people will ask you to help them when they are in need and when you're the one who could use a lift they are rarer than hens' teeth. Mind you, it's a great way to discover who really is and isn't on your side.
David wells
Jobs are rarer than hens' teeth these days, so getting people into work is going to be an uphill struggle.
Cam can learn from classy mine heroes; "You say... "
Forget about renting a car because parking spaces are rarer than hens' teeth.
Travel : 'Dam fine coffee, culture and cafes; Scotland Today presenter Louise White and her sports reporter husband Geoff Webster, above, spent three days exploring the culture and history of Amsterdam. They were impressed
The sight of an inspector on patrol is rarer than hens' teeth. Nowadays, we sit there seething, powerless to tackle the yob for fear of over-reacting, being subsequently arrested and marched off to Pilgrim Street by two burly plods.
Apology needed for cheap insult
And as for the Tories, a species rarer than hens' teeth in Paisley, a victory for them will be retaining their deposit.
Buddy - this is the start of your future
For more call 09050 700 444 Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 A SOUND investment is rarer than hens' teeth at the moment.
stars
So I giggle when I hear the wall-to-wall wails about gritters going AWOL, snow ploughs rarer than hens' teeth and tearful tales of trains that failed to turn up.
Don't agonise over weather, just act
The factory at Castle Donnington, Derby, is working flat out to keep up with demand, although the sight of a Commando on the roads is still rarer than hens' teeth.
ONE FOR THE TROOPS