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   windfall

   /ˈwɪn(d)fɔːl/

   noun

   • 1. an apple or other fruit blown down from a tree or bush by the wind.
   • 2. a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly: "members are to get an average £520 cash windfall for voting ‘yes’ to the merger"

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   What does windfall mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! WINDFALL definition: 1. an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly: 2. a piece of fruit blown…. Learn more.

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   What is an example of a windfall?

   • For me, a windfall is any unexpected sum of money that I come into and didn’t work for. Examples include: finding a $20 bill on the ground, receiving a bonus at work, getting unexpected consulting work, etc.

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   What is a windfall profit?

   • The term connotes gaining huge profits without working for them — for example, when oil companies profit from a temporary scarcity of oil. Because the three has become just a bit more difficult, it’s not the windfall it once was. Staying at the forefront of the AdTech innovation curve will open doors to windfall profits.

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   What is a financial windfall?

   • A windfall means an unexpected or sudden acquisition or advantage, often in the form of unforeseen financial gain. For many people, a financial windfall isn’t necessarily a life-altering moment. Often, it’s quieter than hitting the jackpot or winning the lottery (which, in many cases, can actually make beneficiaries more prone to bankruptcy).

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWINDFALL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A windfall is an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly, or a piece of fruit blown down from a tree. Learn more about the word, its usage and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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     WINDFALL meaning: 1. an amount of money that you win or...

   • Znaczenie Windfall, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     windfall definicja: 1. an amount of money that you win or...

   • Windfall: French Translation

     windfall translate: fruit(s) abattu(s) par le vent, aubaine....

   • Windfall: Japanese Translation

     windfall translate: 棚からぼたもち. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Windfall in Spanish

     WINDFALL translate: suma de dinero inesperada, fruta caída,...

   • Windfall: Korean Translation

     windfall translate: 횡재. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   A windfall is something unexpected, unearned, or sudden that brings gain or advantage. It can also mean a tree or fruit blown down by the wind. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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   A windfall is a sum of money that you receive unexpectedly or by luck, or a fruit that has fallen from a tree. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage of windfall in sentences.

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   A windfall is a crazy bit of unexpected good fortune. First used in the 15th century, the word windfall originally referred to fruit that the wind blew from the trees. Like a prize was there for whomever found it — no need for the ladder and effort of picking it from the tall trees.

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   A windfall is an unexpected gain, piece of good fortune, or the like. It can also refer to something blown down by the wind, such as fruit or a tree. Learn more about the word history, usage and related terms of windfall.

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   A windfall is an unexpected or sudden acquisition or advantage, often in the form of unforeseen financial gain. Learn the origin and examples of this word, and how it relates to fallen fruit and harvesting.

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   A windfall is an amount of money that you get that you did not expect. Learn more about this word and see how it is translated in different languages.