tight ship
Example Sentences
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In his news conference, Tuchel insisted the experienced players he has selected in the squad help him run a tight ship.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The new chief financial officer seems like she is running a very tight ship.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
SocGen didn't give any update on the potential sale of non-core assets after Krupa said last month he intended to run a "tight ship" in terms of the bank's portfolio.
From Reuters • Sep. 18, 2023
Back inside, despite running a tight ship, Lulo’s demeanor is calm and collected.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2023
This may work, if the images don't clash: Frieda viewed her marriage as a tight ship, but Lorenzo was plotting a mutiny.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
