big enchilada
The phrase "big enchilada" is an American idiom often used in informal contexts to denote importance or high value.
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Definition
B2Organizational
(informal)The most important or influential person in a group or organization.
Example
- The CEO is the big enchilada of the company.
B2General
(informal)An item or event of great significance or high value.
Example
- Winning the championship is the big enchilada for the team.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "big enchilada":
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