big enchilada
(slang) Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.
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(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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(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.
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