Analysis 3

Forty percent of the population tune in to watch the game.

Tune in = to view a broadcast

• Tune in next week to see the season finale
• 6 million people tuned in to watch the first episode

They turn the TV down

turn the TV down = reduce the volume

• Can you turn it down a little?
• I wish the neighbors would turn their TV down

There’s a big buzz about the commercials

a buzz = people are talking about it / hot topic

• There’s a big buzz about the season finale
• There was a big buzz about it a while ago, but it’s not popular now

It was great to have my friends round

Have people round = have people in your home

• We had a lot of people round the other night. I’m glad we threw that party.
• I think Paul and Sarah have some friends round. Let’s not disturb them.

And, little by little I’m starting to like American football more and more

little by little = slowly

• Little by little you will understand how to use the present perfect
• Little by little I’m starting to get fit

And, little by little I’m starting to like American football more and more

start to like = I’m getting into something (beginning stages)

• He’s starting to work out more and more.
• You’re starting to annoy me