idiom
run a tight ship
RUN uh TYT SHIP
rʌn ə taɪt ʃɪpListen
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Syllable breakdown
runatightship
Dictionary meaning
manage an organization or team in a strict, disciplined, and highly efficient manner; ensure that everyone follows procedures precisely and that no effort or resource is wasted; derived from nautical management requiring perfect crew discipline
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