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idiom [noun]

Wakili wa ibilisi

Maana (Definition)

Someone who takes a contrary position for argument's sake

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

devil's advocate

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wakili wa shetani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Anacheza kama wakili wa ibilisi kwenye mjadala"

Translation: He is playing devil's advocate in the debate

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mpinzani
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