go on the offensive

go on the offensive also take the offensive to start attacking or criticizing someone before they start attacking or criticizing you率先攻击，先发制人:•Republicans went on the offensive over soaring gasoline prices.共和党在汽油价格暴涨的问题上采取了先发制人的态度。•The international coalition was ready to take the offensive.国际联盟准备先发制人。

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