Usually means: Most important person or thing.
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  1. the big enchilada: Merriam-Webster
  2. the big enchilada: Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
  3. big enchilada: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
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  6. big enchilada: Dictionary.com
  7. big enchilada: Rhymezone
  8. big enchilada: FreeDictionary.org
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Definitions from Wiktionary (big enchilada)

noun:  (slang) A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
noun:  (slang) Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.

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