run a tight ship
US /rʌn ə taɪt ʃɪp/
UK /rʌn ə taɪt ʃɪp/
1.
to manage an organization or system in a very disciplined and efficient way
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The new manager really runs a tight ship; everything is organized and efficient.
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Our boss expects us to run a tight ship, so there's no room for mistakes.