The word 'honcho' originates from the Japanese Honcho, or squad leader. 'Head honcho' as a phrase therefore means the head leader. This translates in English as an idiom for the top boss of an organization.
"Head honcho" is an informal term used to refer to the person in charge or the leader of a group or organization. It is often used to describe someone who holds a position of authority or is the top decision-maker.
The person in charge; the chief, boss, leader ex. do what the head honcho tell you if you want to keep your job!
Farrukh's the head honcho of the TIP cafe on the Web.
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Charles Borden
The mayhem begins when the head honcho of a financially strugglingstudio turns a lost dog into a legend.
Prime, meaning first minister. The head honcho!!
No, it is not a preposition. Head can be a verb, or a noun, with an adjunct or adjective use (head honcho, head cheese).
japan where it means the head of any group
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A nickname for a leader could be boss, chief or head honcho.
Big cheese or head honcho.
New York City does not have a governor; the head honcho there is the Mayor.