go on the offensive
US /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/
UK /ɡoʊ ɑn ðɪ əˈfensɪv/
1.
partir para a ofensiva, tomar a iniciativa
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.
Após um período de defesa, a equipe decidiu partir para a ofensiva.
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The politician decided to go on the offensive against his opponent's claims.
O político decidiu partir para a ofensiva contra as alegações de seu oponente.