“run a tight ship”
To run a tight ship means to manage an organization, business, or household in a very strict, efficient, and disciplined manner. The phrase originates from nautical life, where a well-maintained ship reflects the competence of its captain. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "run a tight ship" in the video clips below.
Hear how "run a tight ship" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Arcane, Mayor Of Kingstown, The Pitt, House Of Cards, Supernatural and 4 more.
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TV ShowArcane
Arcane — S01E08
“Run a tight ship, don't you?”
Get to your point. … Except it's not your ship.
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TV ShowMayor Of Kingstown
Mayor Of Kingstown — S01E03
“You run a tight ship.”
Yeah, they're gonna
look the other way, Pete. … Everything you make
goes somewhere else,
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TV ShowThe Pitt
The Pitt — S02E09
“- You run a tight ship.
- Well, it's a work in progress.”
- They need me upstairs.
- On it for CT. … - Is he going up?
- Yeah.
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TV ShowHouse Of Cards
House Of Cards — S01E12
“- We do like to run a tight ship. - Mm.”
the press office gauntlet to you. … So what brings you to the capitol?
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TV ShowSupernatural
Supernatural — S08E20
“These folks run a tight ship.”
Even got the CDC to sign off on it. … Okay. Here you go.
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TV ShowThe Pitt
The Pitt — S01E04
“but I run a tight ship
with or without you.”
I hate to break it to you, … More fun with me, though, right?
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MovieThunder Road
Thunder Road
“You clearly run a tight ship.”
I'm certain that couldn't be further from the truth. … I do!
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TV ShowYoung Sheldon
Young Sheldon — S06E13
“I'm gonna run a tight ship. Set
some rules, some boundaries.”
Oh, really? How you figure? … If she breaks them,
then she faces the...
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YouTubeREVOLT411K views · 2024-10-01
Speedy Morman Attempts to Become a Pilates Instructor In A Day: Flex or Fail? | Overtime Hustle
“I'm saying I run a tight ship so make”
be your instructor today you know what … sure you guys are on it paying attention
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YouTubeThe Pivot Podcast450K views · 2022-11-11
Super Bowl MVP Von Miller on OBJ, Josh Allen, Bills Mafia & Buffalo Winning a Championship
“we have to run a tight ship do we have”
let's get the best out of these teams do … to run a loose ship and they just
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