be on the offensive

US /bi ɑn ðə əˈfɛn.sɪv/
UK /bi ɑn ðə əˈfɛn.sɪv/
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in die Offensive gehen, angreifen

to be in a position of attacking or making aggressive moves rather than defending

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The team decided to be on the offensive from the start of the game.
Das Team beschloss, von Beginn des Spiels an in die Offensive zu gehen.
In the debate, she chose to be on the offensive, challenging her opponent's arguments.
In der Debatte entschied sie sich, in die Offensive zu gehen und die Argumente ihres Gegners anzufechten.