Idioms

the best offense is a good defense

the best offense is a good defense

The best way to give oneself the opportunity to succeed is to secure oneself against risk, danger, or one's opponents. An inversion of the standard phrase "the best defense is a good offense." They have a lot of scoring power, so we need to stay strong on our side of the court and wear them out. The best offense is a good defense, girls. Succeeding in the stock market takes prudence, careful planning, and plenty of risk management. As they say, the best offense is a good defense.
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