Directions: Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.

My friend was playing the devil’s advocate in the discussion.

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SSC CHSL 2021 (Held On : 30 May 2022 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "One who argues against something just for the sake of arguing."

Key Points

The meaning of the given idiom is "a person who expresses a contentious opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of the opposing arguments." (वह जो केवल बहस करने के लिए किसी बात का विरोध करता हो।)
We use the given idiom in a situation where a person tries to demonstrate their ability to win an argument by supporting a contentious opinion.
- Example: Rupesh played the devil's advocate by lauding the anti-abortion bill in a room full of feminists.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.