the whole enchilada

the whole enchilada
the whole enchilada (N American informal)
Everything
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Main Entry:enchilada

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informal the whole situation; everything

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the whole enchilada
US informal : the entire thing :everything

The celebration included music, food, fireworks–the whole enchilada.

The team may win the whole enchilada [=the championship] this year.

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Main Entry:enchilada
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the whole enchilada — see enchilada
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Main Entry:whole

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