Whole enchilada

Posted by Bookworm October 17, 2003In reply to Whole enchilada posted by Stater of the Bleeding Obvious on October 17, 2003

What is the origin of this phrase, please?

It comes from the Mexican dish 'enchilada' and means 'all of it'.

Troll?

I don't think so. I would agree that it is obvious that the saying came from the Mexican dish. However, I thought that the poster was questioning why the phrase uses that particular dish as opposed to others. Anyone?

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