the whole enchilada

The phrase "the whole enchilada" is an idiom that means the entirety or the whole thing, complete with all its components or aspects. It is often used to emphasize that everything is included or involved in a particular situation or context. The phrase is derived from the Mexican dish called enchilada, which is a tortilla filled with various ingredients and typically covered in sauce.


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