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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But what’s been lost throughout that inconsistency are some positive developments on the offensive side of the puck.
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Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Vols out-rebounded Arkansas 51-29, including 24-9 on the offensive boards.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Injuries have hampered his career a bit, but there is no doubting his talents, especially on the offensive end.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the offensive.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Vols out-rebounded Arkansas 51-29, including 24-9 on the offensive boards.
—Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Injuries have hampered his career a bit, but there is no doubting his talents, especially on the offensive end.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the offensive.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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