a level playing field
/ə ˌlevl ˈpleɪɪŋ ˌfiːld/NEUTRAL · C1
Meaning
a situation where everyone has the same chance
Examples
- 1Free laptops for every pupil should create a level playing field in the classroom.
- 2Big supermarkets and corner shops aren't competing on a level playing field.
- 3Everyone gets the same questions and the same time limit, so the exam is a level playing field.
- 4Is it a level playing field when some applicants can afford private coaching and others can't?
- 5The new rules finally give small clubs and rich clubs a level playing field.
Grammar
Countable, usually singular, often after create, give or on. Also level the playing field, with level as a verb.
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