on the offensive

idiom

: in or into a situation or position in which one attacks or fights against someone or something

The soldiers are on the offensive.

She went on the offensive to fight the charges against her.

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Likely offenders are on the offensive line, but wide receivers and tight ends can also get called for it. —

Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025 Georgia was hoping to get Etienne back, especially given attrition on the offensive line, where four starters are departing. —

Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 That’s especially true on the offensive side of the ball. —

Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025 Otherwise, the Dolphins were good on the offensive line among center Aaron Brewer, left tackle Terron Armstead, right tackle Austin Jackson, backup right tackle Kendall Lamm, and backup left tackle Patrick Paul. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on the offensive

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