Run a tight ship
verb
To manage an organization in an organized and disciplined manner.
Lisa runs a tight ship over in marketing - they always meet their deadlines.
Often appears as...
- she runs a tight ship
- management runs a tight ship
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To manage an organization in an organized and disciplined manner.
Lisa runs a tight ship over in marketing - they always meet their deadlines.
Often appears as...
- she runs a tight ship
- management runs a tight ship
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Discipline
The phrase implies strict order and discipline in a work environment, much like on a ship.
Under his leadership, we run a tight ship and have almost no errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Efficiency Praised
Using this phrase often suggests approval for someone's efficient management skills.
Ever since Helen took over, we run a tight ship and productivity has soared.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Ship
The 'ship' can represent any organized group, not just businesses.
The coach runs a tight ship, ensuring the team trains rigorously.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Discipline
The phrase implies strict order and discipline in a work environment, much like on a ship.
Under his leadership, we run a tight ship and have almost no errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Efficiency Praised
Using this phrase often suggests approval for someone's efficient management skills.
Ever since Helen took over, we run a tight ship and productivity has soared.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Ship
The 'ship' can represent any organized group, not just businesses.
The coach runs a tight ship, ensuring the team trains rigorously.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Discipline
The phrase implies strict order and discipline in a work environment, much like on a ship.
Under his leadership, we run a tight ship and have almost no errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Efficiency Praised
Using this phrase often suggests approval for someone's efficient management skills.
Ever since Helen took over, we run a tight ship and productivity has soared.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Ship
The 'ship' can represent any organized group, not just businesses.
The coach runs a tight ship, ensuring the team trains rigorously.
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