English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you have the right to remain silent" Mean?
Learn what "you have the right to remain silent" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Warn
You have the right to remain silent.
It is the formal warning that you do not have to speak to police.
From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone delivers the standard police warning about silence.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in legal or police-related contexts. It is a fixed phrase and very common in American police language.
Better ways to say it
1
You have the right to remain silent.
2
You can remain silent.
3
You are entitled to remain silent.
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