Be on the offensive

phrase

To start attacking or aggressively challenge something or someone.

After weeks of defending their policies, the government decided to be on the offensive and started attacking the opposition.
Visual representation of "be on the offensive" - To start attacking or aggressively challenge something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • be on the offensive against
  • be on the offensive in
phrase

In sports, to attempt to score points or gain an advantage.

In the second half, our team was constantly on the offensive, trying to score goals.
Visual representation of "be on the offensive" - In sports, to attempt to score points or gain an advantage.

Often appears as...

  • be on the offensive in the second half
  • be on the offensive in the first half
phrase

To start attacking or aggressively challenge something or someone.

After weeks of defending their policies, the government decided to be on the offensive and started attacking the opposition.
Visual representation of "be on the offensive" - To start attacking or aggressively challenge something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • be on the offensive against
  • be on the offensive in
phrase

In sports, to attempt to score points or gain an advantage.

In the second half, our team was constantly on the offensive, trying to score goals.
Visual representation of "be on the offensive" - In sports, to attempt to score points or gain an advantage.

Often appears as...

  • be on the offensive in the second half
  • be on the offensive in the first half
Definition 1 of 2
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Argument Context

Used when discussing debates or confrontations, often relating to politics or ideologies.

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The activist group was on the offensive against the new law.
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Aggressive Stance

Shows a shift from a defensive position to an attacking or challenging one.

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After receiving criticism, the CEO went on the offensive during the interview.
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Proactive Approach

Indicates taking control of a situation by acting first.

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The company was on the offensive to capture the market share.
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Argument Context

Used when discussing debates or confrontations, often relating to politics or ideologies.

Illustration for Argument Context
The activist group was on the offensive against the new law.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Aggressive Stance

Shows a shift from a defensive position to an attacking or challenging one.

Illustration for Aggressive Stance
After receiving criticism, the CEO went on the offensive during the interview.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Proactive Approach

Indicates taking control of a situation by acting first.

Illustration for Proactive Approach
The company was on the offensive to capture the market share.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Argument Context

Used when discussing debates or confrontations, often relating to politics or ideologies.

Illustration for Argument Context
The activist group was on the offensive against the new law.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Aggressive Stance

Shows a shift from a defensive position to an attacking or challenging one.

Illustration for Aggressive Stance
After receiving criticism, the CEO went on the offensive during the interview.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Proactive Approach

Indicates taking control of a situation by acting first.

Illustration for Proactive Approach
The company was on the offensive to capture the market share.
Visual representation of the word "Be on the offensive"

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