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play devil's advocate

play devil's advocate (plé dévils advocate)

Idiom Debate

Signification

to argue against an idea to test how strong it is

argumenter contre une idée pour tester sa solidité (argumanter kontra un ide pour tester sa solidite)

Phrases d'exemple

"I don't necessarily disagree, but let me play devil's advocate for a moment."

"Je ne suis pas forcément en désaccord, mais laissez-moi jouer l’avocat du diable un instant." (je ne sui pa forsman on dezakor me lese mwa jwe lavoka du diabl an instan)

Expressions Connexes

set the example

to model the behavior you expect from others

so far so good

used to say that an activity has been successful up to this...

down to earth

practical and realistic

Don’t bite off more than you can chew

Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle.

make peace

to end a disagreement and become friendly again

couldn’t care less

to show total indifference