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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There was a lot of turnover on the Colorado roster, including on the offensive line. —

Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 Green has been nearly as impactful on the offensive side of the court as well. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 One of the things the Bears had going for them on the offensive line was guys were starting to settle in a bit. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024 This unit needed to step up with all of the injuries on the offensive side of the ball. —

Vincent Frank, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the offensive

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