Learn English with Home on the Range
About Home on the Range
Release Year: 2004
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Plot: The movie follows a group of farm animals who must band together to save their farm from being sold. With the help of a sharp-shooting cow, they embark on an adventure to capture the infamous cattle rustler, Alameda Slim.
You can’t herd a cat. (It’s difficult to control a person who doesn’t want to be controlled.)
We’ve got a big job ahead of us. (We have a challenging task to complete.)
The more, the merrier. (The more people involved, the better or more fun it will be.)
You’re a natural! (You have a talent for something.)
We’ll do it together. (We’ll work as a team to solve the problem.)
Cattle rustler (n.) - A person who steals cattle
Sharp-shooting (adj.) - Having excellent accuracy in shooting
Band together (phrasal verb) - To join forces for a common cause
Farmstead (n.) - A farm and the buildings associated with it
Rustling (v.) - The act of stealing livestock
Discussion Question
Why is the phrase "You can’t herd a cat" important in the context of teamwork in the movie?
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