on the offensive
Definition of on the offensive
: 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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offensiveplay
: making attack : aggressive
: of, relating to, or designed for attack
: of or relating to an attempt to score in a game or contest
: the act of an attacking party
: attack
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