be on the offensive

US /bi ɑn ðə əˈfɛn.sɪv/
UK /bi ɑn ðə əˈfɛn.sɪv/
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estar na ofensiva, partir para o ataque

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.
A equipe decidiu estar na ofensiva desde o início do jogo.
In the debate, she chose to be on the offensive, challenging her opponent's arguments.
No debate, ela escolheu estar na ofensiva, desafiando os argumentos de seu oponente.