onto the defensive

In a state of readiness, willingness, and preparedness to defend oneself against aggression, criticism, or attack. He went onto the defensive when we started questioning the originality of his work. She always puts me onto the defensive with the accusatory way she talks to me. The home team was forced onto the defensive now as their cross-town rivals try to push for a touchdown in the final minutes of the game.See also: defensive

on/onto the deˈfensive

acting in a way that shows that you expect to be attacked or criticized; having to defend yourself: Their questions about the money put her on the defensive. ♢ Warnings of an enemy attack forced the troops onto the defensive. OPPOSITE: on the offensiveSee also: defensive, on

单词	onto the defensive
释义	onto the defensive onto the defensive In a state of readiness, willingness, and preparedness to defend oneself against aggression, criticism, or attack. He went onto the defensive when we started questioning the originality of his work. She always puts me onto the defensive with the accusatory way she talks to me. The home team was forced onto the defensive now as their cross-town rivals try to push for a touchdown in the final minutes of the game.See also: defensive on/onto the deˈfensive acting in a way that shows that you expect to be attacked or criticized; having to defend yourself: Their questions about the money put her on the defensive. ♢ Warnings of an enemy attack forced the troops onto the defensive. OPPOSITE: on the offensiveSee also: defensive, on
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