Anything very rare or impossible to obtain is said to be like finding hen’s teeth.
Etymology:
- Example of a non-existent phenomenon, as birds do not have teeth. Compare horsefeathers and when pigs fly.
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anything very rare or impossible to obtain is said to be like finding hen’s teeth.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
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hen's teeth | Plural form of hen's tooth. |
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куриные зубы
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