Play devil's advocate

Directions : Given below are some <strong>IDIOMS</strong>/<strong>PHRASES</strong> followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which is the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. To try to defeat someone by tricking them
  2. B. To perform with a lot of skills
  3. C. To delay doing something ✓
  4. D. To pretend to be against an idea in order to discuss it more carefully

Correct Answer: C. To delay doing something

Explanation

'Play devil's advocate' means to argue against a point for the purpose of further discussion.

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