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Does this sound natural?
I don't like when I have to play devil’s advocate just to get the discussion going. It's unrealistic to express opinions that I don't hold.
Does this sound natural?
I don't like when I have to play devil’s advocate just to get the discussion going. It's unrealistic to express opinions that I don't hold.
I don't like when I have to play devil’s advocate just to get the discussion going. It's unrealistic to express opinions that I don't hold.
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@fukutaka this sounds fine and is using the expression "play devil's advocate" correctly here.
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