She began the season 'on offense' [=playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals], but her coach later put her on defense.
I 'mean no offense' [=I do not want to offend anyone], but isn't there someone more qualified for the job?
Penalties for a first 'offense' range from fines to jail time.
(..) when I was , like you. Maybe I got my doctorate at instead of . But you are not the only person who is smarter than everyone else in this room. No offense. And I am clearly not the only person who is tormented by insecurity... ...and has an ego in need of constant validation. (..)2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization Season: 1 Episode 9
(..) If you weren't happy with my presentation, then maybe you should've given it with me. As I've explained repeatedly, unlike you, I don't need validation from lesser minds. - No offense. - Really? So why did you come? - Because I knew you'd screw this up. - I didn't screw it up. Oh, please. I admit, (..)2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization Season: 1 Episode 9