2024 · Q18
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which is the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Play devil's advocate**
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ATo try to defeat someone by tricking them
- BTo perform with a lot of skills
- CTo delay doing something
- DTo pretend to be against an idea in order to discuss it more carefully
Explanation
To play devil's advocate is to pretend to oppose an idea so that it can be discussed and tested more carefully. It has nothing to do with tricking someone, performing skilfully, or delaying action. Therefore D gives the true meaning.