big enchilada

noun — 2 senses

big enchilada

noun
1

Slang A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.

  • The detectives were trying to identify the big enchilada who controlled the entire criminal network.
2

Slang Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.

  • When the lottery results were announced, he was stunned to learn that the big enchilada was all his.

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