on the offensive
1on the offensive — adjective actively attacking • Similar to: ↑offensive * * * on the offensive : in or into a situation or position in which you attack or fight against someone or something The soldiers are on the offensive. She went on the offensive to fight the… …
2On the Offensive — EP by Poster Children Released September 21, 2004 Genre …
3take the offensive — to begin to attack or fight against someone or something Opponents of the development project took the offensive and defeated the land sale. • • • Main Entry: ↑offensive * * * go on (to) the ofˈfensive | take the ofˈfensive idiom to start attack …
4take the offensive — go on the offensive or take the offensive to begin to attack or criticize someone who you think is attacking you Under pressure from his critics, the minister decided to go on the offensive …
5take the offensive — {v. phr.} To make oneself the attacking party. * /After many months of preparation, the freedom fighters were ready to take the offensive./ Contrast TAKE THE DEFENSIVE …
6take the offensive — {v. phr.} To make oneself the attacking party. * /After many months of preparation, the freedom fighters were ready to take the offensive./ Contrast TAKE THE DEFENSIVE …
7take\ the\ offensive — v. phr. To make oneself the attacking party. After many months of preparation, the freedom fighters were ready to take the offensive. Contrast: take the defensive …
8take the offensive — our fleet will take the offensive within the next 48 hours Syn: launch an attack, begin to attack, attack first, strike the first blow …
9assumed the offensive — began to attack, took the offensive, initiated the assault …
10take the offensive — verb To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive. Syn: go on the offensive …