big enchilada

noun
1.
enchilada (def 2).
Origin
1970-75; on the pattern of such expressions as big cheese, big wheel, etc.
Slang definitions & phrases for big enchilada

big enchilada

noun phrase

The chief; the head person; boss: The Big Enchilada is tied up with the Chief Honcho at the moment, but the Little Enchilada can see you now (1970s+)


Idioms and Phrases with big enchilada

big enchilada

see under big cheese