English Dictionary

big enchilada

noun

(idiomatic) A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization. / (idiomatic) Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.

He is the big enchilada in the company.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) 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.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) 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.