Taut
andtight
mean the same thing.Taut
is correct nautical use.) •The new office manager really runs a tight ship.
•Captain Jones is known for running a taut ship.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
run a taut ship — When a group or organization is run in a well ordered and disciplined manner, the person in charge runs a taut (or tight) ship. The director of the scout camp runs a taut ship … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
run a tight ship — {v. phr.} To run an organization with a firm hand, with strict rules and regulations. * /Our dean of the college runs a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes./ … Dictionary of American idioms
run a tight ship — {v. phr.} To run an organization with a firm hand, with strict rules and regulations. * /Our dean of the college runs a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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