s is not the forum to be cavalier. A "forum" is any type of place or office. "Cavalier" is a strong word referring to a person who is arrogant, or looks down on others. He got off on the grounds of temporary insanity. "To get off" is a complex and common phrasal verb, here meaning to be found not guilty (Insanity is a legal defense to a crime). In other contexts, it can mean to get away with something or even to become sexually excited! When it comes to procedure, I'm an impatient man. "Procedure" refers to the official rules and regulations of any institution (In this case, for how a trial is supposed to be conducted). You won't get special treatment. No leeway whatsoever. An interesting word meaning a little extra freedom or moving room. Vinny and Lisa soon get to know Southern culture. What the fuck was that?! A crude but very common way to ask a question when you also want to express surprise and/or anger ("What the hell was that?" is safer). What's the story with this incredibly loud whistle at 5:30 AM? A common and very colloquial way to ask a general question about a situation that is surprising or unexpected. Its the sawmill. Tells folks its time to get up. A "sawmill" is where wood is cut. "Folks" is an old-fashioned term for people (and is sometimes used to mean parents). Have you heard of the ongoing cholesterol problem in this country? The substance in blood that can lead to heart attacks. You've never heard of grits? "Grits" are a type of very popular corn meal served for breakfast in the Southern United States. "Homily grits" are the a famous type of grits. The preliminary trial begins, but Vinny has trouble getting used to law in Alabama. District Attorney of Beechum county. The prosecuting lawyer for the state. All rise for the honorable Judge Haller. The official words used to call people to attention when a Judge enters a courtroom. The People of Alabama vs. Gambini and Rothenstein. The official name of this case. When you address the court, you will rise. "The court" refers to the actual judge in the courtroom. What are you wearing? :: I don't get the question. "To get" something is a common way to say understand. Next time you will be lawyerly and wear a suit and tie. Formal clothes used in business and other official situations. Shoplifting a can of tuna. "To shoplift" is to take something from a store without paying for it. How do your clients plead? An official legal term: You "plead" either guilty or not guilty. The procedure involves an arraignment. A legal term for an official hearing before the actual trial, in which the state charges the defendants with a crime. I'm not going to revamp the entire judicial process. A curious little word mea
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