I told him that I thought he was crazy and got 'the silent treatment' for the rest of the day. [=he refused to talk to me for the rest of the day]
You have the 'right to remain silent'. [=the legal right not to say anything when you are arrested]
Whenever she gets mad at me, she 'gives me the silent treatment'. [=she does not speak to me]
(..) It's good that we have met, Egil. We need ambitious men. I still have a bone to pick with you, Sigurd. Why were you silent when I demanded justice from Lagertha? We have different memories of Mother. She doted on you, and she ignored me. (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17