the offensive
the offensive
A mode or position of attack or aggressive action as a means of gaining an advantage. If you don't take the offensive as soon as the debate starts, your opponent is going to walk all over you! Every time Mike and I start to fight, he immediately goes on the offensive and won't listen to my side of things.
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