running a tight ship

to exercise a close, strict control over a ship's crew, a company, organization, or the like.

As head master, Dr. Muller is running a tight ship, not allowing even the slightest deviations from his strict rules and regulations.

running a tight ship by frescoeyes November 17, 2009

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