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Whole enchilada

Posted by Stater of the Bleeding Obvious on October 17, 2003

In Reply to: Whole enchilada posted by douglas grove on October 16, 2003

: What is the origin of this phrase, please?

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

Troll?

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