Definition of run a tight ship in English:
run a tight ship
phrase
Be very strict in managing an organization or operation.
‘‘I want to portray an image of success,’ Gerry admits, to show that it's feasible to be organic and still run a tight ship.’
- ‘And to the sheriff's credit, he runs a tight ship here.’
- ‘Wilkinson runs a tight ship, and any privacy is treasured.’
- ‘He runs a tight ship - no drinking, no drugs, no chatting up girls on set.’
- ‘Bailey is a bright and likeable woman but it is plain she runs a tight ship.’
- ‘‘We have been running a tight ship for many years in terms of financial control,’ said Buchanan.’
- ‘We don't want to be blamed for running a tight ship and being prudent.’
- ‘From the beginning he needed to run a tight ship; he needed to be seen to be running a tight ship.’
- ‘We run a tight ship and keep within our means every year.’
- ‘You can't take public money and not run a tight ship.’