take the offensive

idiom

: to begin to attack or fight against someone or something
Opponents of the development project took the offensive and defeated the land sale.

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take the mickey (out of someone)

take the offensive

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“Take the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20offensive. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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