Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be sitting pretty

idiom
/bi ˈsɪtɪŋ ˈprɪti/
Definition
To be in a favorable or advantageous situation.
Examples
  • After landing that lucrative contract, the company was really sitting pretty.
  • With her savings and good job, she felt like she was sitting pretty for retirement.
Meaning
To be in a comfortable or secure position, often due to good luck or successful actions.
Synonyms
  • be well-off
  • be in a good position
  • have it made