windfall
Windfall
/ˈwɪndfɔːl/
Definition
Meaning: Windfall A windfall refers to an unexpected gain or advantage, often in the form of money or resources, typically resulting from an unforeseen event.
Signification: Ce terme désigne un gain inattendu, souvent financier, résultant d'un événement imprévu.
Note: The term windfall is commonly used in financial contexts, such as receiving an inheritance or winning a lottery.
Word Analysis
French synonyms
» Gain inattendu
» Surcroît
» Bénéfice imprévu
Exemple: "Il a reĉu un gain inattendu grâce à un héritage."
English synonyms
» Windfall gain
» Unexpected profit
» Bonus
» Pennies from heaven
» Bonanza
Example: "Winning the lottery was a huge windfall for her."
Example Dialogue
Mosito: "Did you hear about the windfall that came from the old estate?"
Kelello: "Yes! It sounds like a huge amount of money!"
Mosito: "I can't believe it was unexpected like that."
Kelello: "That's what makes it a windfall!"
Etymology
Origin: The term windfall originates from the concept of fruit blown down by the wind, symbolizing an unexpected gain. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe sudden financial gains, particularly those that come unexpectedly.
Audience
The word "windfall" is commonly used in financial and everyday contexts to describe an unexpected gain, usually monetary.
When to use: Use "windfall" when referring to an unexpected financial benefit, such as an inheritance, lottery winnings, or a sudden profit. For example: "She received a windfall after selling her shares at the perfect time."
Dictionary Meaning
The Cambridge Dictionary says that windfall is "an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly. Example given? "Investors each received a windfall of £3,000.
News Snippet
"The Finance Ministry’s principal secretary (PS), Nthoateng Lebona, also confirmed receipt of the SDRs. She however, refused to say how they would use the windfall which has been given to other IMF member countries."
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Common Idioms and Expressions
Windfall: A sudden and unexpected piece of good fortune, often financial.
Example: "She received a windfall after her long-lost relative passed away."
Windfall tax: A tax imposed on companies or individuals who have unexpectedly earned large profits, often due to market conditions rather than their own efforts.
Example: "The government introduced a windfall tax on energy companies after their record-breaking profits."
Windfall profit: An unexpected gain or sudden financial benefit.
Example: "The surge in stock prices led to a windfall profit for investors."
Unexpected windfall: A sudden, surprising gain of money or resources.
Example: "Winning the lawsuit was an unexpected windfall for the small business."
Windfall inheritance: A large and unexpected sum of money received from a relative or benefactor.
Example: "He retired early after receiving a windfall inheritance from his great-aunt."
Financial windfall: A sudden increase in financial resources or assets.
Example: "The company experienced a financial windfall after securing a lucrative government contract."
Windfall gains: Profits or earnings received unexpectedly, often without much effort.
Example: "Real estate investors made windfall gains as property prices soared."
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