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Meaning of take the offensive | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Русский перейти́ в наступле́ние
Svenska gå på offensiven

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

take the pee take the piss take the place of take the pledge take the plunge take the point

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