How to Pronounce "run a tight ship"
expression
RUN-uh-TYTE-SHIP
run-uh-TYTE-SHIP
Definition
To manage an organization or group with strict discipline and careful control, making sure everything runs efficiently.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtaɪt/ /ˈʃɪp
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /tˈaɪt/ /ʃˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-uh-TYTE-SHIP
UK
run-uh-TYTE-SHIP
Listen in Context
Our boss runs a tight ship in the office.
She likes to run a tight ship at home so everything stays organized.
If you run a tight ship, people know what to expect.
You can tell she runs a tight ship—the whole team is always on time and prepared.