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 — {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
