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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Chris Beard is getting desperate for anything on the offensive end.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Her rebound total included seven on the offensive end.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Amid a major coaching staff shakeup this offseason, the 64-year-old Reich gives Glenn an experienced play caller and veteran presence on the offensive side of the ball.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
An 18-point game from Woods and an Ausar’s 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists were also key as USC worked to offset Baker-Mazara’s absence on the offensive end.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Her rebound total included seven on the offensive end.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Amid a major coaching staff shakeup this offseason, the 64-year-old Reich gives Glenn an experienced play caller and veteran presence on the offensive side of the ball.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
An 18-point game from Woods and an Ausar’s 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists were also key as USC worked to offset Baker-Mazara’s absence on the offensive end.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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