big enchilada
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'big enchilada' originated in American English in the mid-20th century, likely as a metaphorical extension of the idea that the largest enchilada in a dish is the most important or significant.
مثال
- As the CEO, he's the big enchilada of the company.
- The coach is the big enchilada when it comes to making decisions for the team.
- In the film industry, the director is often considered the big enchilada.
ترکیبهای رایج
The big enchilada of something Be the big enchilada Become the big enchilada Appoint someone as the big enchilada
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- an important influential person “he thinks he's a big shot” “she's a big deal in local politics” “the Qaeda commander is a very big fish”