(chiefly UK, idiomatic) With the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

(idiomatic) To stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.

(idiomatic) To wind up in an unexpected situation which is, inadvertently, invisible to or not handled by whatever process one had hoped to be subject to; to be overlooked.

(nautical) In that part of a ship's side or bottom which is frequently brought above water by the rolling of the ship, or fluctuation of the water's surface.

(Southern US, uncommon) The American Civil War of 1861 to 1865.

comparative form of few and far between: more few and far between

comparative form of few and far between: more few and far between

superlative form of few and far between: most few and far between

superlative form of few and far between: most few and far between

Not fitting neatly into either of two categories or positions. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see between, two, stool.