"Play devil’s advocate"
➡️ No, this doesn’t mean you're actually defending the devil! It refers to arguing against an idea—not because you believe it's wrong, but to challenge it and make the discussion deeper.
🔷 Originally, the Catholic Church had an official role called "Advocatus Diaboli," who would argue against a candidate for sainthood to test the case. So, next time you question a popular opinion just to stir the debate, congrats—you’re playing devil’s advocate!
@thinkenglish 📎