English idiom

sitting pretty

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Figurative meaning

being in a comfortable and advantageous position, often financially

Word picture

A fortunate person is pictured seated comfortably while every advantage is arranged around them.

Example

“With no debt and several long-term clients, the studio is sitting pretty.”

Dictionary details

Component words

pretty

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

not a pretty sight

someone or something that looks upsetting, embarrassing, or unpleasant

laugh all the way to the bank

to enjoy a large, easy profit, especially from something others consider unfair or undeserving

a piece of cake

Something that is very easy to do.

so far so good

used to say that things have gone well up to now

a rip-off

Something that is far too expensive for what it is.

alive and kicking

still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty

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