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level playing field
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 | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Josefina | | ho-se-FEE-nah (Spanish), zhoo-zə-FEE-nə (Portuguese), yoo-se-FEE-nah (Swedish) | Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish |
| Calisto | | kah-LEE-sto (Spanish) | Portuguese, Spanish |
| Pluto | | PLOO-to (English) | Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology |
| Germaine | | - | French |
| Nero (1) | | NEER-o (English) | Ancient Roman |
| Landebert | | - | Ancient Germanic |