level playing field

A situation that is balanced and fair. A handicap in golf serves to create a level playing field between players of varying degrees of skill. The new legislation is intended to create a level playing field for students of all backgrounds.

level playing field

Fig. a situation that is fair to all; a situation where everyone has the same opportunity. If we started off with a level playing field, everyone would have an equal chance.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Isbrand	-	Ancient Germanic
Zeus	ZOOS (English)	Greek Mythology
Yannic	-	Breton, French
Kyou	kyo:	Japanese
Domen	-	Slovene
Andrea	['ændriə]