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.
(..) we're thinking of doing it. Brutal, help me out here. - I'm sure she's a fine woman. - The finest. What is happening to her is an offense, Brutal... ...to the eye and the ear and to the heart. I have no doubt. But we don't know her like you and Jan do. (..)1999 The Green Mile