文polyglot.
← English dictionary
English / proverb

Attack Is the Best Form of Defence

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Adopting an aggressive or proactive initiative shields you more effectively than merely reacting defensively (British variant)

In context

01

Rather than awaiting market downturns, our collective launched new services, believing attack is the best form of defence.

02

The team manager urged an immediate press forward, reiterating that attack is the best form of defence.

Synonyms

offense is the best defense,proactive strategy,seize the initiative

Antonyms

passive defense,wait-and-see posture,vulnerable retreat

Collocations

argue that attack is the best,prove attack is the best,principle that attack is the best

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗