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ducks on a pond vs ducks in a pond

Both "ducks on a pond" and "ducks in a pond" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Ducks on a pond" is used when referring to ducks that are physically on the surface of the water, while "ducks in a pond" is used when referring to ducks that are inside the water body.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1064 views

ducks on a pond

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to ducks that are physically on the surface of the water in a pond.

This phrase is used to describe the location of ducks that are on the surface of a pond, typically swimming or resting.

Examples:

I saw a group of ducks on a pond during my morning walk.
The ducks on the pond looked peaceful as they swam around.
There were several ducks on the small pond in the park.

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You're nothing but ducks on a pond.
Your sisters are getting picked off like ducks on a pond!
I'm just another duck on the pond.
I've seen duck ponds with better security.
Our treaty of 2010 clearly states the duck pond is my domain.
But not behind the duck pond.
This country's like a duck pond.
I mean, we found your clogs that time you left them at the duck pond.
They're on their way to the duck pond for their photo shoot.
Okay, I rolled through two stop signs near the duck pond in Walden Park.
A John Doe in a duck pond awaits.
I was even scared of the duck pond when I was a kid.
Marcus Carter's big brother said he'd fingered her up the duck pond.
Because you told everybody l made out with M itchell Moscarelli... behind the duck pond.
It's like throwing a piece of bread in a duck pond.
You guys want to walk down to the duck pond?
So you got a break in the duck pond killer case?
How is a duck pond a duck pond if there aren't any ducks?
It's like ducks in a pond, ducks in a row. It's easy to -
and send me out to the duck pond to feed the ducks?

Alternatives:

ducks swimming on a pond
ducks resting on a pond
ducks floating on a pond
ducks gliding on a pond
ducks paddling on a pond

ducks in a pond

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to ducks that are inside the water body of a pond.

This phrase is used to describe the location of ducks that are inside the water of a pond, rather than on the surface.

Examples:

The ducks in the pond were diving for food.
I could see the ducks in the clear water of the pond.
There were many colorful ducks in the pond at the botanical garden.

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It's like ducks in a pond, ducks in a row. It's easy to -
A John Doe in a duck pond awaits.
It's like throwing a piece of bread in a duck pond.
You're nothing but ducks on a pond.
There are ducks in the pond, gentlemen.
I've seen duck ponds with better security.
Our treaty of 2010 clearly states the duck pond is my domain.
But not behind the duck pond.
This country's like a duck pond.
I mean, we found your clogs that time you left them at the duck pond.
They're on their way to the duck pond for their photo shoot.
Okay, I rolled through two stop signs near the duck pond in Walden Park.
I was even scared of the duck pond when I was a kid.
Marcus Carter's big brother said he'd fingered her up the duck pond.
Because you told everybody l made out with M itchell Moscarelli... behind the duck pond.
Your sisters are getting picked off like ducks on a pond!
You guys want to walk down to the duck pond?
So you got a break in the duck pond killer case?
How is a duck pond a duck pond if there aren't any ducks?
and send me out to the duck pond to feed the ducks?

Alternatives:

ducks swimming in a pond
ducks diving in a pond
ducks floating in a pond
ducks paddling in a pond
ducks gliding in a pond

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