Meaning of the word "few and far between" in English

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few and far between

US /fjuː ənd fɑːr bɪˈtwiːn/
UK /fjuː ənd fɑːr bɪˈtwiːn/
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Idiom

1.

not frequent; rare

Example:
Good job opportunities are few and far between in this small town.
Sunny days have been few and far between this winter.
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