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.
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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
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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
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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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