ducks on the pond

== English == === Etymology === (coded warning): Originally used in shearing sheds; later extended to other normally all-male environments, such as some pubs. === Pronunciation === === Noun === ducks on the pond pl (plural only) (Australia) A coded warning used by men to alert each other that female guests ("ducks") are present ("on the pond"), so that for politeness they should moderate their language. (baseball) Members of a batting order who are on base; baserunners. (Car Sales) There are customers arriving on the car lot. Ducks on the pond. Who is up? ==== Synonyms ==== (coded warning): ducks have landed, feathers flying, they're on the pond === References ===