sit pretty

phrase

: to be in a highly favorable situation

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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 But with eight years of experience, and now three different devices, Samsung seems to be sitting pretty in this space. — Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 And with their division lead now sitting at just three games, the Braves are no longer sitting pretty. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 June 2026

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“Sit pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20pretty. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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