unexpected gift
Unannounced kind gesture
An unexpected gift is something received without anticipation—a present that arrives outside the usual occasions like birthdays or holidays, or from someone you wouldn't have predicted.
The phrase emphasizes the element of surprise, which often amplifies the emotional impact: The flowers were an unexpected gift that brightened her whole week.
It can also describe metaphorical windfalls: The extra day off felt like an unexpected gift.
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- pleasant surpriseUnanticipated positive occurrence
- out of the blueWithout any forewarning
- windfallUnanticipated lucky gain
- bonusReward beyond expectation
lucky break · present · care package · blessing · silver lining · serendipity · treasure · delight · grace · random act · fortune · godsend · miracle · jackpot · boon · treat · wrapped · ribbon
- surprisessurprise party, plot twist, news flash, curveball, twist ending
unexpected giftbirthday present
annual bonus · salary · scheduled delivery · entitlement · stipend
unexpected giftcompensation
Payment for services rendered
salary · quid pro quo · commission · reimbursement · fee
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