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

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s Democrats are on the offensive in six states currently held by Republicans. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The most important player on the offensive line will be senior left tackle Ben Taylor-Whitfield, the longest tenure member of the offensive line after being a starter the past two seasons. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

The Trojans returned all five starters on the offensive line this season and have the depth to replace O’Connor at center. — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026

The issue is Adebayo and Antetokounmpo also do most of their damage on the offensive from two-point range, which leads to concerns about how DeRozan’s game would mesh with theirs. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the offensive

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