Level-playing-field
noun
1.
a state of equality; an equal opportunity.
noun
1.
a situation in which none of the competing parties has an advantage at the outset of a competitive activity
noun phrase
Equality of opportunity; fair terms on all sides: It’s no level playing field if you always get to pick first (1981+)
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