go on the offensive
US /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/
UK /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/

1.
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.
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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.