on offense

idiom

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

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Congressional Democrats at risk of losing their seats are urging their colleagues in Austin to go on offense. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025 Here are takeaways from Wednesday’s game: Struggles to score For the second straight game, the Valkyries couldn’t get anything going on offense. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 July 2025 So, on both sides of the ball — with Tarquin and Etienne on offense and Jackson and Umanmielen on defense — the working relationships are there. Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025 With Johnson calling the shots on offense, expect the Bears to use two tight ends at a high rate. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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