go on the offensive

US /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/
UK /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/
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passer à l'offensive, lancer l'offensive

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.
Après une période de défense, l'équipe a décidé de passer à l'offensive.
The politician decided to go on the offensive against his opponent's claims.
Le politicien a décidé de passer à l'offensive contre les affirmations de son adversaire.