a level playing field

Значение

a situation where everyone has the same chance

Равные условия для всех участников.

Примеры

1. 1Free laptops for every pupil should create a level playing field in the classroom.
2. 2Big supermarkets and corner shops aren't competing on a level playing field.
3. 3Everyone gets the same questions and the same time limit, so the exam is a level playing field.
4. 4Is it a level playing field when some applicants can afford private coaching and others can't?
5. 5The new rules finally give small clubs and rich clubs a level playing field.

Грамматика

Исчисляемое, обычно в единственном числе, часто после create, give или on. Есть и глагольный вариант level the playing field.