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(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.

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ducks on the pond

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ducks on the pond

Noun

Australia plural 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.

Japanese Meaning

オーストラリアで使用される隠語で、女性の来訪を暗示する警告として男性同士で用いられ、礼儀を重んじるために言葉遣いを控えるよう促す暗号的表現

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When Tom noticed ducks on the pond, he quieted down and warned the others to watch their language.

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トムは女性客がいることに気づくと、声を落とし、他の人たちにも言葉遣いに気をつけるよう注意した。

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(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.

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