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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Now the Volunteers have to replace their starting QB, leading rusher, top three wideouts and four starters on the offensive line.
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Antonio Morales, New York Times, 16 May 2025
If the Pacers' point guard does not assert himself as a scorer on the offensive end, Indiana will have a tough time keeping up with Cleveland's high-powered attack.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
During the first portion of the voluntary workouts, the Chargers experimented on the offensive line with Zion Johnson at center.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The one that plays with pace and execution on the offensive end?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2025
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Antonio Morales, New York Times, 16 May 2025
If the Pacers' point guard does not assert himself as a scorer on the offensive end, Indiana will have a tough time keeping up with Cleveland's high-powered attack.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
During the first portion of the voluntary workouts, the Chargers experimented on the offensive line with Zion Johnson at center.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The one that plays with pace and execution on the offensive end?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2025
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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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