"big enchilada" meaning in English

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          "text": "The detectives were trying to identify the big enchilada who controlled the entire criminal network.",
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        "A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization."
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        "(slang) A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization."
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          "word": "big man"
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          "word": "big cheese"
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          "word": "big kahuna"
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        "(slang) Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward."
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          "word": "brass ring"
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