on the attack
on the attack
Going after an opponent with aggression, forcefulness, and tenacity. England has been on the attack this entire second half, threatening a historic victory against the returning German champions. Often criticized for his calm and noncombative demeanor, the candidate made a point of being on the attack throughout the debate.
See also: attack, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- go at it hammer and tongs
- go at it tooth and nail
- hammer and tongs
- hammer and tongs, go at it
- be at it hammer and tongs
- fight (someone or something) hammer and tongs
- fight hammer and tongs
- taste blood
- the old one-two
- old one-two