run a tight ship

run a tight ship
run a tight ship & run a taut ship
to run a ship or an organization in an orderly and disciplined manner. (

Taut

and

tight

mean the same thing.

Taut

is correct nautical use.) •

The new office manager really runs a tight ship.

Captain Jones is known for running a taut ship.

* * *
{v. phr.} To run an organization with a firm hand, with strict rules and regulations. * /Our dean of the college runs a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • run a tight ship — To be in control of an efficient, well run organization or group • • • Main Entry: ↑tight * * * run a tight ship phrase to control something such as an organization or institution in a very strict and effective way Thesaurus: to be in… …   Useful english dictionary

  • run a tight ship — {v. phr.} To run an organization with a firm hand, with strict rules and regulations. * /Our dean of the college runs a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • run a tight ship — ► to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively: »The woman who manages the post room runs a very tight ship. Main Entry: ↑run …   Financial and business terms

  • run\ a\ tight\ ship — v. phr. To run an organization with a firm hand, with strict rules and regulations. Our dean of the college runs a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes …   Словарь американских идиом

  • run a tight ship — to control a business or other organization firmly and effectively. Ruth runs a tight ship and has no time for shirkers …   New idioms dictionary

  • run a tight ship — phrasal to have strict and exacting standards in controlling or managing something (as a business) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • run a tight ship — to control something such as an organization or institution in a very strict and effective way …   English dictionary

  • run a tight ship — idi to maintain smooth efficiency, as in a company; to exercise strict control over a company, organization, or the like …   From formal English to slang

  • tight ship — If you run a tight ship, you control an organization or business firmly to maximise performance.     …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • tight ship — noun a well organized and highly disciplined organization Usage notes ,Generally in the form to run a tight ship …   Wiktionary

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