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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Despite having three new starters on the offensive line, Winchester dictated the pace, which led to a dominating performance from senior captain Gianni DePrimeo, who ran for five touchdowns.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
With Dart, Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers, there is a ton of young talent on the offensive side of the ball that fans can be excited for.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The 49ers' injury woes just continue to pile up, as stars on the offensive side – tight end George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy – are also out with their own respective ailments.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Breakers are small in size, low in numbers and start two freshmen on the offensive line, as well as a sophomore, but that didn’t prevent them from piling up another win Friday night, this time a 28-14 victory against El Dorado at Valencia High.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
With Dart, Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers, there is a ton of young talent on the offensive side of the ball that fans can be excited for.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The 49ers' injury woes just continue to pile up, as stars on the offensive side – tight end George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy – are also out with their own respective ailments.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Breakers are small in size, low in numbers and start two freshmen on the offensive line, as well as a sophomore, but that didn’t prevent them from piling up another win Friday night, this time a 28-14 victory against El Dorado at Valencia High.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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