be sitting pretty
to be in a good situation, usually because you have a lot of money

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

sitting pretty
in a good situation.
She's sitting pretty as one of the music world's fastest-rising stars.

These investments can provide cash to keep you sitting pretty once you retire.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

sitting pretty
to be in a favorable situation
My uncle is sitting pretty with his new job and high salary.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

sitting pretty
adj., slang To be in a lucky position.
The new library is sitting pretty because a wealthy woman gave it $10,000 worth of reference books.
Mr. Jones was sitting pretty until his $25,000-a-year job was dropped by the company.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲