run a tight ship

Example Sentences

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The bank 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

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

SocGen didn't give any update on potential sale of non-core assets, after Krupa said last month he intended to run a "tight ship" in terms of portfolio of assets.

From Reuters

In their own way, both corporations are known to run a tight ship.

From Seattle Times

Philip loved the order of naval life, and in 1950, when he was given command of his first frigate, the Magpie, he was determined to run a tight ship.

From Washington Post