Analysis 2

The Carolina Panthers were the favorites going into the game

Favorites = most likely winners

• Barcelona are the favorites
• Obama wasn’t always favorite to win

They are a little bit upset about it.

a little bit = very common (small amount)

• Can I have a little bit of pizza?
• I think she’s a little bit tired

We threw this Super Bowl party

throw a party = to have a party

• Let’s throw a big party for Dave next week
• I always get nervous when I throw parties

Super Bowl Sunday gives you a great excuse to eat whatever you want to eat

Give (subject) an excuse to = gives you a reason to do something you want to do

• The conference gives me an excuse to get away from it all
• Being on holiday gives you an excuse to relax

We had the party here and I had to spend around 6 hours in total cooking and cleaning.

spend time doing something: gerund

• I spent 8 months traveling around South America
• He spends too long doing things that don’t help

It was worth it because the house looked great

worth it = sufficient for the time/money spent

• It’s worth seeing Brooklyn Bridge if you have time
• It’s not worth the money