take the offensive

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

take the offensive (third-person singular simple present takes the offensive, present participle taking the offensive, simple past took the offensive, past participle taken the offensive)

  1. (idiomatic) To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.

Synonyms

  • go on the offensive

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