The head honcho In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the head honcho", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-13 10:02

Meaning of The head honcho

The head honcho American US informal noun phrase slang

Used to indicate the person in charge or the boss.

Why don't you ask the head honcho for a raise?

Who's minding the shop while the head honcho is abroad?

The head honcho is always thrusting his opinion upon everybody.

Other phrases about:

in the trust of (someone)

Being looked after or protected by someone

the ball is in somebody's court

 

It is used to tell someone that it is time for them to take action or make a decision.

be duty bound
Responsible for doing something
fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders

If something falls (squarely) on someone’s shoulders, it is the responsibility that one have to take.

hand over the baton

To give someone a particular responsibility or duty

Origin of The head honcho

This expression is derived from the Japanese word hancho, which means 'group leader.'

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