play devil's advocate
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
Argue the opposite side to test an idea or create debate.
"Let me play devil's advocate — what if the plan actually makes things worse?"
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What is Idiomatic Language? Should you use it?
Adam’s English Lessons · engVid · 7:44
To play devil's advocate.
WTF is Going On at The FED?
How Money Works · 15:35
Now, to play devil's advocate,
Is America Chasing Away All Of Its Smart People?
How Money Works · 5:01
Now, to play devil's advocate,
Why We (Probably) Shouldn't Give Iran $300 Billion Dollars
How Money Works · 15:06
Let's play devil's advocate.
Why Hasn't The AI Bubble Popped... Yet?
How Money Works Uncut · 60:24
So, to play devil's advocate,