Meaning of the word "big enchilada" in English
What does "big enchilada" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
big enchilada
US /ðə bɪɡ ɛntʃɪˈlɑːdə/
UK /ðə bɪɡ ɛntʃɪˈlɑːdə/
Idiom
the most important person or thing
Example:
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He thinks he's the big enchilada around here, but he's not.
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Getting that contract was the big enchilada for our company.