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run a tight ship

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run a tight ship and 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.
See also: run, ship, tight

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.
See also: run, ship, tight


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How Can I Run a Tight Ship When I'm Surrounded by Loose Cannons?
Obama say that he intends to run a tight ship, and that an Obama administration would not be a return to the factional fighting of the Clinton White House.
You must run a tight ship in order to be successful in your home business and you must understand home businesses make it possible for you to live out your financial dreams, so it is always great to have more than one.
 
 
 
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