big enchiladas

Noun

big enchilada (plural big enchiladas)

1. (slang) A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
   • The detectives were trying to identify the big enchilada who controlled the entire criminal network.

   Synonyms:

   big man, big cheese, big kahuna, bigwig, baron, big gun, big name, big noise, big shot, big wheel

2. (slang) Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.
   • When the lottery results were announced, he was stunned to learn that the big enchilada was all his.

   Synonyms:

   brass ring