thin on the ground
US /θɪn ɑn ðə ɡraʊnd/
UK /θɪn ɑn ðə ɡraʊnd/
1.
jarang ditemui, sedikit
present in small numbers or amounts; scarce
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Good mechanics are thin on the ground these days.
Mekanik yang bagus jarang ditemui sekarang.
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Opportunities for promotion are thin on the ground in this company.
Peluang kenaikan pangkat jarang ditemui di syarikat ini.