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the whole enchilada the whole enchiladaslang Every part of a multifaceted thing or situation taken together as a whole; the whole thing. Building up an entertainment system from scratch sounds good, but buying the whole enchilada in one shot is much more convenient. If you sign up today, you can get the whole enchilada for just $2,000.See also: enchilada, wholewhole enchiladaInf. the whole thing; everything. (From Spanish.) Nobody, but nobody, ever gets the whole enchilada. Richard wants the whole enchilada.See also: enchilada, wholethe whole enchilada AMERICAN, INFORMALIf you describe something as the whole enchilada, you mean that it is as complete or extreme as possible. We should bomb them, send in the Marines — the whole enchilada. Consumers who want this software can download the whole enchilada from their website. Note: The usual British expression is the whole caboodle. See also: enchilada, wholethe whole enchilada the whole situation; everything. North American informal 1992 New York Times High-tech gadgetry is best viewed as the spice, but not the whole enchilada. An enchilada is an American Spanish word for a tortilla served with chilli sauce and a filling of meat or cheese.See also: enchilada, wholethe whole enchiˈlada (American English, informal) the whole situation; everything: We had a great time on vacation, and it only cost us $500 for the whole enchilada.An enchilada is a Mexican dish with meat and a spicy sauce.See also: enchilada, wholethe whole enchilada (...ɛntʃəˈlɑdə) n. the whole thing; everything. (From Spanish.) Pete wants the whole enchilada. See also: enchilada, whole whole enchilada The entirety of something; everything.See also: enchilada, whole |