on the offensive

phrase

: 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.

Examples of on the offensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Having options is a good thing on the offensive line, which has been stretched the past few seasons from injuries. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Among the standouts on the offensive interior are seniors Jayden Murguia and Emmanuel Ubaka, who have multiple college offers, and Immanuel Gahima and junior Nolan Lopez. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Of those, five were false starts on the offensive line; four were holding by linemen. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

In 2024 and ‘25, Jason Steele was joined on the offensive line by his older brother, Jake. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the offensive

• counteroffensive
• antihypertensive
• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypertensive
• hypotensive
• inexpensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• defensive
• expensive