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

Thurgood knew that local and state governments did not favor protecting the rights of their Black citizens, but had faith that the higher courts offered a more level playing field.

From Salon

He knew that local and state governments did not favor protecting the rights of their Black citizens, but had faith that the higher courts offered a more level playing field.

From Salon

Hoffman: The thing with Maude is there was a real level playing field in which we were all figuring out this thing together.

From Los Angeles Times

"We're calling on the government to help put domestic production on a level playing field so that it can compete fairly with imports."

From BBC

Ally sees his competitions as a very level playing field.

From BBC