💺 Sitting Pretty: Life’s Cushiest Spots 🌟

Definition

Sitting pretty - Being in an advantageous or favorable position. This colloquial Americanism dates from the early 1900s. A popular song of the period was “I’m Sitting Pretty in a Pretty Little City” (1923), by Lou Davis, Henry Santly, and Abel Baer. Essentially, if you’re sitting pretty, you’re on easy street – all comfort, no struggle.

Synonyms & Similar Terms

On cloud nine
In the catbird seat
On a gravy train
Riding high
Sitting on top of the world

Antonyms

Down in the dumps
In hot water
In dire straits
Behind the eight ball

Inspirations and Humor

Quote: “Sitting pretty is better than sitting ugly.” – Anonymous, because profound doesn’t always need a famous face.
Proverb: “He who sits on a high horse should remember that it’s the walker’s world.” – Old Farm Proverb.
Humor: If you’re hung up on a tree, climb down. But if you’re sitting pretty, why move? 🌳💺

Books:

“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie – Because winning friends and favor means you’ll always be sitting pretty.
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki – A masterclass on staying financially ‘in the catbird seat’.

Movies:

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) – Watch someone master and then abuse the art of ‘sitting pretty’.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – An inside look into a life where plenty are always sitting pretty, literally on heaps of cash.

Songs:

“Sitting Pretty” by 6LACK – A modern take on occupying a favorable, cushy position.
“On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons – Being so advantageously positioned you’re sky-high!

Quizzes

### Select the best synonym for 'sitting pretty' - [x] Riding high - [ ] Off the beaten path - [ ] Barking up the wrong tree - [ ] Floating in space > **Explanation:** "Riding high" similarly suggests being in an advantageous, comfortable position, much like 'sitting pretty'. ### Which of the following is a proper antonym for 'sitting pretty'? - [ ] In clover - [ ] Sitting tight - [x] Behind the eight ball - [ ] Basking in the glow > **Explanation:** "Behind the eight ball" means in a difficult or unfavorable situation, making it the apt opposite of 'sitting pretty'. ### True or False: 'Sitting pretty' suggests a state of distress. - [ ] True - [x] False > **Explanation:** 'Sitting pretty' hints at being comfortable, advantageously positioned, and definitely not in distress.

Remember, life often throws us lemons, but when you’re sitting pretty, all you need to do is relax and sip that lemonade. 😊🍋🍹

Yours in comfort, C. L. Cleverlexicon

💺 Sitting Pretty: Life's Cushiest Spots 🌟