on offense

idiom

US, sports
: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals

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The Nets simply could not find any rhythm on offense as Utah’s lead continued to grow. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024 Three early turnovers didn’t deter Anthony Black from attacking on offense when the second-year guard made his second start of the season for Suggs. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024 Always aggressive on offense, Naylor often swings so hard, his helmet flies off. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 The Aggies still aren't good on offense, and they're already saddled with a loss to Notre Dame. Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on offense 

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“On offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20offense. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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