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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You have the right to remain silent.
This means a person under arrest is being told they do not have to answer questions.
From Undercovered Heart, Episode 40
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A police officer is telling someone about their legal rights after an arrest.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in the legal or police context. It is a standard phrase, not normal everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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You have the right to remain silent.
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You may remain silent.
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You do not have to speak.
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