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]
(..) Oh,lord,we thank you for this meal and all of your bounty. And we pray that you help sheldon get back on his rocker. Now,after a moment of silent meditation,I'm gonna end with "in jesus' name," but you two don't feel any obligation to join in. Unless,of course,the holy spirit moves you. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Luminous Fish Effect Season: 1 Episode 4