Meaning of the word "the big enchilada" in English
What does "the big enchilada" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the big enchilada
US /ðə bɪɡ ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑːdə/
UK /ðə bɪɡ ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑːdə/
Idiom
1.
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 this contract would be the big enchilada for our company.
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