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]
(..) My daughter's boyfriend, everybody-- come on. We're going to light a candle for David. He's very popular. I thought it was on silent. Excuse me. I'm sorry. Help me count, everybody. Here we go-- one two... - Three-- Ah, (..)2008 Two Lovers