Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
My friend was playing the devil’s advocate in the discussion.

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom "playing the devil’s advocate."
· Devil’s advocate: This idiom refers to a person who argues against a point or presents a counterargument for the sake of debating or exploring the topic further, even if they do not personally agree with the stance they are taking. It is often done to test the strength of the opposing arguments.
· Example: During the meeting, John played the devil’s advocate to challenge our assumptions and make sure we considered all possibilities.