idiom
Level Playing Field
LEV-ul PLAY-ing feeld
ˈlɛv.əl ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ fiːldListen
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Syllable breakdown
LEVulPLAYingfield
Dictionary meaning
A situation in which all competitors have the same advantages, disadvantages, and opportunities; a fair and equal competitive environment.
Examples
- The new regulations aim to create a level playing field for small and large companies alike.
- Without access to the same training facilities, there is no level playing field.
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