Idiom: Devil's Advocate
arguing the opposite for debate
Examples
- Let me play devil's advocate.
Key rules
- Play devil's advocate means argue the opposite view to test an idea
- It is used with "play"
- It is common in discussions and debates
- The possessive is "devil's", singular
Common mistakes
- Let me be devil's advocate → Let me play devil's advocate
💡 Tip: Use it to test an idea by arguing against it.