Few and far between

Pro Tip 1/3

Rarity Emphasis

Use it when emphasizing how uncommon something is in a specific context.

True acts of selflessness are few and far between these days.

Pro Tip 2/3

Negative Implication

Often implies a sense of disappointment about the scarcity.

Since the factory closed, decent job offers have been few and far between.

Pro Tip 3/3

No Exact Frequency

Doesn't specify how rare, just that occurrences are not often.

Celebrity sightings are few and far between in our small town.