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]
(..) - Okay. Okay? Thanks very much. Hey. I thought you were at your party. No, no. They said I could leave for the second hour of silent prayer. But Ann and I do have to go back, so I should- I should go soon. - Uncle Michael- - Okay. I'll be right there. Sorry. I gotta go do this. (..)2004 TvShow: Arrested Development Title: Afternoon Delight Season: 2 Episode 6