The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty

Saturday, 31 December 2005

Definition:

To be in a favorable position; to be successful

Example Dialogue:

A: Have you talked to Randy lately? He just got a new job and a raise.
B: Yes, I've heard. He sure is sitting pretty.

Listen and Practice:

Discuss on the Forum:

Discuss (7 posts)

The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty
Mar 30 2006 07:10:20

hi
how r u doing last night ?

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Re:The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty
Apr 01 2006 01:40:27

i was doing good, how about u did you enjoy this school

#267

Re:The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty
Apr 21 2006 05:24:17

[i]dont sit idle

#279

Re:The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty
May 04 2007 08:00:47

I'm absolutely positive I could never have translated this idiom.I'm so happy I've found thisopportunity to learn daily smth new!Thank you all!

#535

Re:The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty
Nov 13 2007 06:57:10

hi can i join to ur conversation?? can u pls correct me if im wrong and its ok to me to correct my mistake..i me also i enjoy to this class..

#676

Re:The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty
Nov 16 2007 16:04:26

hi
how are you? i'm a new here.I want to improve my english languge.Please can help me?
thanks

#682

Re:The Weekly Idiom: Sitting pretty
Nov 14 2009 15:32:43

I never knew it means successful. I thought sitting pretty means sitting comfortably, w/o doing anything.

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