Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
My friend was playing the devil’s advocate in the discussion.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. One who argues against something just for the sake of arguing.
- The phrase "playing the devil's advocate" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation where someone presents an opposing or controversial viewpoint, even if they may not personally agree with it.
Thus, the most appropriate choice would be, "One who argues against something just for the sake of arguing."