on the offensive

phrase

: 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 Chargers started four rookies on the offensive line, three of whom are backups. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

The Eagles are already without left guard Landon Dickerson and right tackle Lane Johnson on the offensive line. — Cbs Philadelphia, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Suamataia didn’t start at left guard on the offensive line for the Chiefs in their AFC West showdown with the Raiders. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Buchanan and McCoy on the offensive were banged up against Clemson, as was edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot, who leads the team with five sacks. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on the offensive

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