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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Green has been nearly as impactful on the offensive side of the court as well. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 One of the things the Bears had going for them on the offensive line was guys were starting to settle in a bit. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024 This unit needed to step up with all of the injuries on the offensive side of the ball. Vincent Frank, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 In the aftermath, the ever-serious Dutchman chose to go on the offensive. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the offensive 

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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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