sit pretty

phrase

: to be in a highly favorable situation

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In the egg-yolk yellow kitchen, a fresh loaf of sourdough was sitting pretty on the chopping board for us; organic eggs and marmalade on the counter; Daylesford butter, bacon, and rosé in the fridge. — Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2026 The Golden State Valkyries are sitting pretty one day into the WNBA playoffs. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Keep an eye out for a price drop because this one’s been sitting pretty for some time. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 This style sits pretty high and fitted on the waist, which nicely balances the voluminous leg. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit pretty

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“Sit pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20pretty. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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