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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Wilson was sacked only three times, but whether that reflected an improvement on the offensive line or a Dallas pass rush that needed help to the point the Cowboys signed Jadeveon Clowney right after the game will only become clear in the weeks ahead.
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Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Green Bay Packers are loaded on the offensive side of the football.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Rectifying some of the play-clock issues on the offensive side of the ball, for one.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Mazzotta said there were also some missed assignments on the offensive line.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Green Bay Packers are loaded on the offensive side of the football.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Rectifying some of the play-clock issues on the offensive side of the ball, for one.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Mazzotta said there were also some missed assignments on the offensive line.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the offensive
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“On the offensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20offensive. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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