enchilada

The literal sense refers to a specific culinary item, while the figurative sense is almost exclusively used within the idiomatic expression "the whole enchilada." In this idiomatic context, the word functions as a metaphor for a complete package, a total sum, or the entirety of a prize or situation, often implying that the subject is substantial or complex.

When used figuratively, it carries a casual, colloquial tone. It is rarely used in formal writing or professional reports, appearing instead in spoken conversation or informal narratives to emphasize that nothing has been left out of a deal or a plan.