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In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence. And after voicing Republican- tinged themes of smaller government and family values, he is sitting pretty in the polls.

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In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

And after voicing Republican- tinged themes of smaller government and family values, he is sitting pretty in the polls.


1). He is in an advantageous position
2). He is in a complicated situation
3). He is sitting elegantly
4). He will lose


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To 'sit pretty' means to be in a favorable or comfortable position. According to the given sentence, since he spoke on certain topics, his position in the polls got better. However, this does not indicate that he will surely succeed, therefore, option 5 is incorrect. The correct answer is option 1.$

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