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
