| Phrase/Idiom | devil’s advocate |
|---|---|
| Definition | During a discussion or debate, if you play devil’s advocate, you pretend to be against an idea or plan in order to determine the validity of the arguments in favour of it. |
| Example | I decided to play devil’s advocate just to see how determined they were about that mission. |
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