sitting pretty

Example Sentences

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To say Iran is sitting pretty would be a misreading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Regis le Bris' side, the pre-season relegation favourites, have surpassed all expectations on their return to the Premier League and are sitting pretty in the European places for now.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

If you have an income of $200,000 and, for the sake of simplicity, let’s say you have $1 million in your tech-heavy mutual fund, and your home is paid off, you are sitting pretty.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

At the halfway mark, India were sitting pretty having piled up their highest ever World Cup total of 330 all out.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

“Seriously, though, in a few weeks spring will be here for real, and those daffs will be sitting pretty, just like your dad likes.”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper