level playing field

noun

1. a state of equality; an equal opportunity.

level playing field

noun

1. a situation in which none of the competing parties has an advantage at the outset of a competitive activity

Word History and Origins

Origin of level playing field¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

A higher minimum wage would help encourage a culture of work and a level playing field for the rising generation.

From The Daily Beast

I am going to stop pretending that there is a level playing field among the races.

From The Daily Beast

All of this should happen before there are elections with a level playing field.

From The Daily Beast

We hate to be reminded that even—maybe especially—in sports, there is no level playing field.

From The Daily Beast

Poor timing But other small-business owners argue E-Verify would create a much-needed level playing field among employers.

From The Daily Beast

With open markets and a level playing field, no one can out-produce or out-compete the American worker.

From Project Gutenberg