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on the defensive
Prepositional phrase
Japanese Meaning
批判や攻撃に対して防御の態勢にある / 守備的な（戦術・態度） / 攻撃ではなく安全を図るための態勢に回る
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Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression. / (sports) defending; playing a defensive game
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on the defensive
When the press challenged his actions, he went on the defensive and avoided direct answers.
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When the press challenged his actions, he went on the defensive and avoided direct answers.
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