kettle of fish, a fine pretty Idiom

a pretty penny

a lot of money, a high price I bet she paid a pretty penny for that coat. It looks expensive.

cost a pretty penny

cost a lot of money, had a high price Elvis bought a new pink Cadillac. I bet that cost a pretty penny.

pretty (adv.)

" rather; somewhat. "

pretty as a picture

very pretty, beautiful """How do I look in my new dress?"" ""Pretty as a picture, my dear."""

pretty penny

(See cost a pretty penny)

sitting pretty

be in a favorable situation He is sitting pretty with his new job and lots of money.

Pretty is as pretty does

Idiom(s): Pretty is as pretty does

Theme: PERSONALITY

you should do pleasant things if you wish to be considered pleasant.
• Now, Sally. Let's be nice. Pretty is as pretty does.
• My great aunt always used to say "pretty is as pretty does" to my sister.

in a pretty pickle

Idiom(s): in a (pretty) pickle

Theme: TROUBLE

in a mess; in trouble.
• John has gotten himself into a pickle. He has two dates for the party.
• Now we are in a pretty pickle. We are out of gas.

come to a pretty pass

Idiom(s): come to a pretty pass

Theme: DEVELOPMENT

to develop into a bad, unfortunate, or difficult situation.
• Things have come to a pretty pass when people have to beg in the streets.
• When parents are afraid of their children, things have come to a pretty pass.

Sit pretty

Someone who's sitting pretty is in a very advantageous situation.

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