a needle in a haystack
noun phrase
informal
: someone or something that is very hard to find
Searching for your earring at the park will be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 July 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 July 2025
Finding antique furniture in good condition is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Epidemic Sound Price: $9.99/mo Finding great royalty-free music to use in your content can sometimes feel like a needle in a haystack.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Strapless bras are the undergarment of choice for strapless dresses and off-the-shoulder tops, but finding the perfect one can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for a needle in a haystack
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“A needle in a haystack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20needle%20in%20a%20haystack. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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