go on the offensive

US /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/
UK /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/
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in die Offensive gehen, den Angriff starten

to start to attack or to act in a way that shows you are ready to attack

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After a period of defense, the team decided to go on the offensive.
Nach einer Phase der Verteidigung beschloss das Team, in die Offensive zu gehen.
The politician decided to go on the offensive against his opponent's claims.
Der Politiker beschloss, in die Offensive zu gehen gegen die Behauptungen seines Gegners.