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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
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on the offensive

bout = (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive .

I know offensive means [unpleasant or (attacking on enemy)]

But this meaning is not appropriate above.

So, could you explain what does `on the offensive' mean above?
  

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User_gary (attacking on enemy) Think about this meaning, and see if you can apply it to sports.

— Lil' Ruby Rose

  • User_gary (attacking on enemy) Think about this meaning, and see if you can apply it to sports.
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User_gary(attacking on enemy)

Think about this meaning, and see if you can apply it to sports.
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User_gary
bout = (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive .

I know offensive means [unpleasant or (attacking on enemy)]

But this meaning is not appropriate above.

So, could you explain what does `on the offensive' mean above?
In soccer/football, the team in control of the
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In soccer/football, the team in control of the ball is the "offense", trying to make a score. The opposite team is the "defense", protecting their goalposts.
Thank you Phillip. Now, I got it. Also thanks to Lil Ruby Rose.
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