on the offensive

• Être dans une position d'attaque active ou défier agressivement quelqu'un ou quelque chose, plutôt que d'attendre ou de se défendre. Souvent utilisé dans des contextes sportifs, militaires ou compétitifs.

Actively attacking or aggressively challenging someone or something, rather than waiting to defend. Often used in sports, military, or competitive contexts.

1. Actively attackingB2formal

   Taking an aggressive or attacking position in a conflict, argument, or competition.

   à l'offensive

   • The army went on the offensive at dawn.
   • In the debate, she went on the offensive against her opponent's policies.
   • The team started the second half on the offensive.

2. Proactive stanceB2informal

   Taking a proactive and assertive approach to gain an advantage.

   sur l'offensive

   • The company went on the offensive with a new marketing campaign.
   • He decided to go on the offensive and ask for a promotion.
   • The politician went on the offensive to defend his record.