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: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. One who argues against something just for the sake of arguing.
The idiom "devil’s advocate" refers to someone who takes the worse side just for the sake of argument.
For example: I don't really believe all that - I was just playing devil's advocate.