[go] on the offensive
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to take actions or attack aggressively in a conflict or competition to gain an advantage
- The army decided to go on the offensive and launch an attack.
- In the debate, he chose to go on the offensive by presenting strong arguments.
- Let's be prepared to go on the offensive in negotiations to secure the deal.
- Going on the offensive can be a strategy to gain the upper hand in a competitive market.
- The team went on the offensive in the second half of the game, scoring several goals.