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.
See also:
  • 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