“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]
(..) I think you have a shadow. Tomorrow. They will bring you in one by one. And evaluate you. This is important because high ratings will mean Sponsors. This is the time to show them everything. There'll be a bow, make sure you use it. Peeta, you make sure (..)2012 The Hunger Games