windfall

simple noun17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.3

Refers to a sum of money that is received without warning.

An unexpected amount of tax revenue collected by a government.

Relates to a significant, unexpected financial gain.

Describes a possible future gain of a large sum of money.

Refers to an unexpected gain in the form of money.

Refers to a broad economic benefit that was not anticipated.

Used to specify the amount of the unexpected gain.

Used to specify the amount of the unexpected gain.

A standard and common way to express getting a windfall.

To experience the event of receiving a windfall.

To receive an unexpected sum of money.

A more formal or literary way to say you received a windfall.

A tax levied on unexpectedly large profits, especially of a particular company or industry.

Specifically refers to money made from a sudden, unexpected event.

Refers to the profits or advantages obtained from a windfall.

A one-time, unexpected payment received.

Refers to shares in a company received unexpectedly, often during demutualization.