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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An offseason that included signings of Stefon Diggs and more on the offensive side of the ball, Maye has been surrounded with excellent weapons. Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 That was apparent in a few areas on the offensive end Saturday, primarily in firm screens, crisp cuts and near-constant ball movement. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025 Teams virtually never part with reliable depth on the offensive line, let alone starting-caliber players. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 There were some positives, and a lot of them on the offensive end. Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the offensive

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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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