Plead The Fifth

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The internet slang term “Plead The Fifth” is used to express the act of refusing to answer a question or provide information, usually to avoid incriminating oneself.

Examples:

Person A: “Hey, have you ever cheated on a test?”
Person B: “Sorry, I have to plead the fifth on that one.”

Person X: “Did you steal those snacks from the pantry?”
Person Y: “I’ll just plead the fifth on that and let you wonder.”

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