level playing field

American  

noun

1. a state of equality; an equal opportunity.

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level playing field British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of level playing field

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

"We do our best to create a level playing field, I make no apologies for that."

From BBC

For Jetter, Merz's China trip is a chance to take a "clear stance" that Germany believes in "a free market economy that is rules-based and wants a level playing field".

From Barron's

That rule was designed to prevent any entity from monopolizing state funds for vehicles that weren’t ready for production and to provide a level playing field for smaller manufacturers.

From Los Angeles Times

That could allow banks to theoretically jump into the game on a level playing field with Coinbase.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But I know the administration was trying to create a level playing field. I just hope we’re there.”

From The Wall Street Journal