* Scarce or rare: "There were far and few people at the party."
* Distant or infrequent: "The opportunities for advancement were far and few between."
* Spread out and limited in number: "The wildflowers were beautiful, but they were far and few between."
Here are some examples of how to use "far and few" in a sentence:
* "The chances of finding a job in this market are far and few." (Describing scarcity)
* "We saw far and few signs of life in the deserted town." (Describing distance and lack of frequency)
* "The surviving members of the band are far and few, scattered across the globe." (Describing spread out and limited number)
Important Note: "Far and few" is usually followed by the word "between." This emphasizes the scattered or infrequent nature of the things being described.