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The whole enchilada Meaning in English

expression

thuh HOHL en-chih-LAH-duh
thuh HOHL en-chil-AH-duh

释义

An informal way to refer to everything involved in a situation, or the entire set of things being discussed.

用法与细微差别

Very informal and mainly used in American English. Often appears in business or casual speech. Alternatives: 'the whole package,' 'the whole shebang.' Not related to actual enchiladas.

例句

He bought the whole enchilada, not just the TV.

basic

If you want to go, you have to take the whole enchilada.

basic

Our summer camp includes the whole enchilada: food, games, and trips.

basic

Are you just getting the phone or the whole enchilada?

natural

He went for the whole enchilada with his wedding—huge party and all.

natural

When I signed up, I didn’t realize I’d be agreeing to the whole enchilada.

natural