"the best defence is attack" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. Synonym of attack is the best form of defence Synonyms: attack is the best form of defence [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-the_best_defence_is_attack-en-proverb-1cTNSZVe Categories (other): English proverbs

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