hen's tooth



hen's tooth

Something very scarce (because hens have no teeth). Typically used in phrases like "as scarce as a hen's tooth." I can hardly believe your brother got an A on his final exam—grades like that are as scarce as a hen's tooth for him!
See also: tooth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ahtahkakoop-Native American, Cree
Samar-Arabic
Hernandoer-NAHN-doSpanish
UxÍAoo-SHEE-aGalician
Jimmie['dʒimi]
NebojŠA-Serbian, Croatian