Whole Enchilada Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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whole enchilada What does whole enchilada mean?	everything, all of something	I decided to buy the whole enchilada when I looked at the set of dishes and kitchen goods.
whole enchilada What does whole enchilada mean?	idiom. everything; any and everything
whole enchilada What does whole enchilada mean?	everything, all of something	I decided to buy the whole enchilada when I saw the set of dishes and kitchen goods.
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a second thought What does "a second thought " mean?	a thought that one has after thinking about something again	"On second thought maybe you should bring an extra coat."
red tape What does "red tape" mean?	excessive formalities in official transactions	There was much red tape when we went to the city to get a business license.
wienie What does "wienie" mean?	dumb, incompetent man
pull the rug out from under (someone) What does "pull the rug out from under (someone)" mean?	to spoil someone`s plans, to withdraw support from someone	Our boss pulled the rug out from under our plans to open another branch office.
a fair shake What does "a fair shake" mean?	honest treatment	The woman was not given a fair shake at the inquiry into her behavior.

eat crow What does "eat crow" mean?	to admit that one is mistaken or defeated or wrong	Our boss was forced to eat crow when the figures that he presented at the meeting were wrong.
In your face What does "In your face" mean?	If someone is in your face, they are direct and confrontational. (It is sometime written 'in yer face'colloquially)
have a bone to pick with (someone) What does "have a bone to pick with (someone)" mean?	have a disagreement to discuss with someone	I have a bone to pick with my boss because of his criticism of me.

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Whole Enchilada Idiom