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.
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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
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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
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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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