big enchilada

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noun

enchilada(def 2).

Origin of big enchilada

1970–75; on the pattern of such expressions as big cheese, big wheel, etc.

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Related Words for big enchilada

star, dignitary, celebrity, luminary, notable, mogul, heavyweight, worthy, personality, superstar, VIP, bigwig, boss, tycoon, biggie, hotshot, chief, leader, ace

Idioms and Phrases with big enchilada

big enchilada

see under big cheese.

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