ducks on the pond

noun[plural only]3

1. •
   Members of a batting order who are on base; baserunners.

   • There are two ducks on the pond for the cleanup hitter.
2. •
   (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.

   • Usually the wool presser calls first, because most visitors to a shed come through the wool room. ‘Ducks on the Pond!’ he calls, and the warning is taken up again down along the shearing board. — 1982
3. •
   There are customers arriving on the car lot.

   • Ducks on the pond. Who is up?