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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Polite
Neutral
Explain
You have the right to remain silent.
A formal legal warning meaning you do not have to answer questions.
From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A police officer tells someone they have the right to stay silent.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a legal or police-related phrase, usually in TV, films, or real arrests. It is highly formal and not for casual conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
You have the right to remain silent.
2
You can remain silent.
3
You do not have to speak.
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