| Idiom | Head Honcho |
|---|---|
| Example | Do what the head honcho tells you if you want to keep your job. |
| Meaning | the person in charge; the chief, boss, leader |
| Origin | The Japanese word hanchu means "squad leader" (han = squad, chu = chief). During the Korean War (1950-53), American soldiers changed the spelling to honcho, and added "head," probably because he ad honcho made a catchy phrase. Today, a head honcho is the principal of a school, the owner of a business, or anyone in charge. |
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