The word “windfall” refers to an unexpected gain or fortune, often used to describe a sudden and large amount of money or good luck that comes unexpectedly. It’s usually something that wasn’t anticipated or planned for, making it feel like a lucky bonus.
Padanan kata bahasa Indonesia dari “windfall” adalah “keberuntungan mendadak” atau “berkah tak terduga.”
Synonyms and related words:
- Bonanza
- Jackpot
- Windfall gain
- Lucky break
- Serendipity
- Blessing
- Fortune
- Blessing in disguise
- Unexpected gain
- Sudden profit
Sample sentences:
- After years of hard work, she received a windfall from an unexpected inheritance.
- The company’s stock price went up suddenly, and it felt like a windfall for investors.
- He was amazed by the windfall when he won the lottery.
- The discovery of gold in the backyard was a true windfall for the family.
- Their business expansion came with a windfall of new customers.
- A windfall of donations helped the charity exceed its fundraising goals.
- The windfall allowed them to pay off all their debts.
- A windfall of good weather made the festival a huge success.
- They were surprised by the windfall from their online sales going viral.
- The unexpected windfall changed their lives forever.
Idioms and phrasal verbs related to “windfall”:
- “Strike it rich“ – to suddenly become wealthy, often due to an unexpected event.
- “Hit the jackpot“ – to achieve great success or gain, especially by chance.
- “Out of the blue“ – something unexpected happening without any warning.
- “Lucky break” – a fortunate event that happens by chance.
- “A stroke of luck“ – an unexpected fortunate event or chance.
