Definition of Idiom: Play Devil's Advocate

disagree with what someone says in order to make the discussion interesting or to make people think hard about an issue

Example Sentences for Idiom: Play Devil's Advocate

I’m going to play devil’s advocate for a moment so you will get some new arguments.

I am sick of you playing devil's advocate with everything I say.

Interviewers may play devil's advocate simply to see how effectively you can support your idea in the face of opposition.

The schoolmaster often played devil's advocate with his students so that they could have an interesting discussion.

The plan is good, but I'll play devil's advocate so that we know what the opposition can say.