big enchilada
big enchilada · big enchiladas
A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organizationA very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
Meaning
2 senses(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.
an important influential person
(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.
Forms
plural: big enchiladas| Singular | big enchilada |
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Synonyms
43 synonymsbossA2mayorB1somebodyA2wheelA1big manbig cheesebig kahunabigwigbaronbig gunbig namebig noisebig shotbig wheel
Close in meaning
- an important influential person:big shotbig gunbig wheelbig cheesebig dealbig fishhead honcho