Level the playing field

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verb phrase

Make a situation fair for all participants.

The new rules are meant to level the playing field between large and small companies.
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Often appears as...

  • means to level the playing field
  • efforts to level the playing field

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Idiomatic

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Sports Origin

Originally from sports, where it means ensuring no team has an unfair advantage.

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The referee's role is to level the playing field, so no side has a head start.
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Metaphorical Use

Used metaphorically in various contexts like business, politics, and education to indicate fairness.

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Grant programs level the playing field for students from less affluent backgrounds.
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Not Literal

Doesn't mean changing an actual field or place, but refers to making opportunities fair.

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Our community center levels the playing field by providing free internet access to everyone.
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