thin on the ground
US /θɪn ɑn ðə ɡraʊnd/
UK /θɪn ɑn ðə ɡraʊnd/
1.
raro, escasso
present in small numbers or amounts; scarce
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Good mechanics are thin on the ground these days.
Bons mecânicos são raros hoje em dia.
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Opportunities for promotion are thin on the ground in this company.
As oportunidades de promoção são escassas nesta empresa.