Meaning of the word "thin on the ground" in English
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thin on the ground
US /θɪn ɑn ðə ɡraʊnd/
UK /θɪn ɑn ðə ɡraʊnd/
Idiom
1.
present in small numbers or amounts; scarce
Example:
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Good mechanics are thin on the ground these days.
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Opportunities for promotion are thin on the ground in this company.
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