on offense

idiom

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

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Aside from a Juan Soto home run, the Mets struggled again on offense in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025 Cook, a two-year team captain, showcased his versatility as a center defender and contributor on offense. Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025 The Mets have been particularly hot and cold on offense. Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 From the outside, this carelessness made the Sky look apathetic on offense for most of the second half, a characteristic of many losses this season. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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