sitting pretty
Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“After winning the lottery, he is sitting pretty.”
“With a large inheritance and no debts, she is sitting pretty for the rest of her life.”
“Having secured a long-term contract before the market crashed, the company found itself sitting pretty while its competitors struggled to survive.”
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just another pretty face
Someone who is attractive, but not too distinguished in other areas.
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not a pretty sight
Something disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration.
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not just a pretty face
Something that is more useful, versatile, or intrinsically valuable than might be assumed.
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pretty penny
Chiefly preceded by a: a considerable amount of money; a high income or price.
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pretty pictures
Image supplements in a presentation: graphs, charts, etc.
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sitting duck
An obvious, vulnerable target.
Last updated August 10, 2026