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.

Examples of on the offensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The window to stash Reed has opened with the dynamic playmaker possibly returning by the end of the month, and injuries piling up on the offensive side of the ball for Green Bay. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025

Harrison hopes Arizona can build on the offensive momentum from Monday going forward. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025

Tuesday's results showed the party is on the offensive, with all three candidates projected to score sizable wins over their opponents. —Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025

In the opening minutes of the second period Saturday, Evan Rodrigues heaved the puck toward the net, just trying to just keep it from exiting the zone and keep the Florida Panthers’ on the offensive against the Dallas Stars. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for on the offensive

• counteroffensive
• antihypertensive
• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypertensive
• hypotensive
• inexpensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• defensive
• expensive