big enchilada
English
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Noun
[edit]big enchilada (plural big enchiladas)
- (slang) A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
- Synonyms: big man, big cheese, big kahuna, bigwig; see also Thesaurus:important person
- The detectives were trying to identify the big enchilada who controlled the entire criminal network.
- (slang) Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.
- Synonym: brass ring
- When the lottery results were announced, he was stunned to learn that the big enchilada was all his.