“How is the show doing in 'the ratings'?” “It's down in 'the ratings' [=few people are watching it]. I think it'll be canceled.”
The President's approval 'rating' is lower than it was a month ago. [=fewer people approve of the President this month]
Both movies received G 'ratings'. [=both movies are rated G; both movies are appropriate for people of all ages]
(..) What's he doing? Make your move. You want to take a nap? No, I'm fine. You're playing way above your rating. Magnuson wasn't your mentor. He thought he was. All right. All right. Checkmate. (..)2014 TvShow: Bones Title: The Master in the Slop Season: 9 Episode 14