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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Vera-Tucker has played every position on the offensive line except center since his rookie season.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins are expected to have issues on the offensive line, RB De'Von Achane and WR Tyreek Hill are both dealing with injuries, and the Miami secondary has already lost multiple key pieces for the season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Then pick the moment to go on the offensive, to pounce, to seize the game.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most important on the offensive side of the ball, Wilson and wide receiver Malik Nabers have already found chemistry together.
—Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins are expected to have issues on the offensive line, RB De'Von Achane and WR Tyreek Hill are both dealing with injuries, and the Miami secondary has already lost multiple key pieces for the season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Then pick the moment to go on the offensive, to pounce, to seize the game.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most important on the offensive side of the ball, Wilson and wide receiver Malik Nabers have already found chemistry together.
—Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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