on offense

idiom

US, sports
: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals

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Younger defensemen are able to make an impact quicker because there is so much emphasis on offense. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 That could free both up to focus more on being the team's defensive anchors and complementary options on offense. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 While Paul Weiss and Skadden have elected to negotiate resolutions with Trump, other firms targeted by the president are going on offense. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Koi Perich made a brief cameo on offense, catching a pass and getting upfield in a hurry. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on offense

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“On offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20offense. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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