- the whole enchilada N. Amer.
- the whole enchilada N. Amer.informalthe whole situation; everything.
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
enchilada — [ˌɛntʃɪ lα:də] noun a tortilla filled with meat or cheese and served with chilli sauce. Phrases big enchilada N. Amer. informal a person or thing of great importance. the whole enchilada N. Amer. informal the whole situation; everything. Origin… … English new terms dictionary