以攻为守 meaning in English
attack as a means of defense; attack in order to defend; take offence for defence; take the offensive in a basically defensive operation; turn from the defensive into the offensive; use attack as a means of defense; use offensive tactics as a means of defense; use offensive tactics for defense
Examples
- He is always expecting criticism of his work , so he is always on the offensive .
他料到自己的作品总归要受到批判，所以总是以攻为守。 - The best defence is offence
先下手为强/以攻为守。 - The best defense is offense
先下手为强/以攻为守。