hens' teeth



hens' teeth

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Youtayo:-tahJapanese
Malle-Medieval English
CarsonKAHR-sənScottish, English
Nicola['nikələ]
AmÍLcar-Portuguese, Spanish
CelestineSEL-əs-teenEnglish