A level playing field means everyone has the same rules, conditions, and opportunities. No one has an unfair advantage.
The phrase comes from sports. A field that is flat and even allows both sides to compete under the same conditions. The image became a way to describe fairness.
The phrase comes from sports. A field that is flat and even allows both sides to compete under the same conditions. The image became a way to describe fairness.
The new rules were meant to create a level playing field for small businesses.