Meaning of the word "run a tight ship" in English

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run a tight ship

US /rʌn ə taɪt ʃɪp/
UK /rʌn ə taɪt ʃɪp/
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Idiom

1.

to manage an organization or system in a very disciplined and efficient way

Example:
The new manager really runs a tight ship; everything is organized and efficient.
Our boss expects us to run a tight ship, so there's no room for mistakes.
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