Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Big Enchilada.
Big Enchilada - as a noun
An important influential person
Example: "He thinks he's a big shot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
big cheesebig dealbig fishbig gunbig shotbig wheelhead honchoHypernyms (Closely Related)
important personinfluential personpersonageHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was the big enchilada at the company, responsible for making all the important decisions."
"After years of hard work, she finally became the big enchilada in the music industry."
"Everyone respected him as the big enchilada of the family business."
"The CEO is considered the big enchilada of the organization."
"She worked her way up from an intern to the big enchilada in the marketing department."