Idiom – Needle in a Haystack

Needle in a Haystack – Idiom of the Day

Meaning:

Something that’s near impossible to locate.

Origin:

It originated in ancient times when humans used to make needles out of wood or bone, which looked similar to hay. This made it more difficult to find them in a haystack.

Examples:

• Finding someone at a railway station is like finding a needle in a haystack.
• You must be kidding when you say that you want to find evidence of murder in this case, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack. 
• Finding your dog at the veterinarian’s office was like finding a needle in a haystack.
• Correspondent Jenna’s work is top quality. Trying to seek out a spelling or grammar error in his articles is like finding a needle in a haystack.
• I can’t imagine how zebras identify each other. In a whole sea of black and white, finding one you want is like finding a needle in a haystack.
• This shopping mall is super crowded. How will I find my lost daughter? It will be like finding a needle in a haystack!
• I stumbled upon a valuable necklace while getting back from work today. I guess when you’re not for it, maybe you can find a needle in a haystack.
• You’re trying to find that Beatles CD in my messy room? Good luck! It’s like finding a needle in a haystack.
• In today’s society, finding a good husband for our daughter is like finding a needle in a haystack.