on the attack
phrase
: making an attack
The soldiers were on the attack.
—often used in the phrase go on the attack with the meaning "to begin attacking"Last week he challenged Bradley to debate him and went on the attack, accusing his challenger of "disloyalty" to the party …—
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The pace of the game favored Spain, as Austria took risks on the attack and left spaces open.
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2 July 2026
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Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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“On the attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20attack. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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