on offense

idiom

US, sports
: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals

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All of a sudden, the Boston Red Sox have too much talent -- on offense, anyway. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 Holland is among the most noteworthy names, on offense or defense, in free agency. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025 But Adebayo is confident that Spoelstra and his coaching staff will find solutions for the Heat’s problems on offense, even as the team works to incorporate Anderson, Mitchell and Wiggins. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 The key to Philadelphia’s success on offense is one of the top lines in the NFL led by tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on offense 

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“On offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20offense. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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