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, that's right. Last time I seen you, you had your hands on my… BILLY CRASH: D-jango! You black, son of a bitch! DJANGO: The "D" is silent, Hill Billy! LARA LEE: Oh no! – Now, all you black folks, I suggest you get away from all these white folks. Not you Steven. You're right where you belong. (..)2012 Django Unchained
(..) Tequila. What's your name? – Django. – Can you spell it? – D, J, A, N, G, O. The D is silent. – I know. Umberto, andiamo. CANDIE: Mr. Moguy, I want you to take care o' my new boy here. (..)2012 Django Unchained