Phrase guide

on an equal footing

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In a situation in which all parties have a reasonable chance of succeeding; without conferring an undue advantage to any party.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: on a level playing field, on equal terms

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: op voet van gelijkheid — Translations
  • Finnish: tasavertainen — Translations
  • Finnish: yhdenvertainen — Translations
  • French: sur un pied d'égalité — Translations
  • French: sur le même pied — Translations
  • Italian: alla pari — Translations
  • Italian: alle pari — Translations
  • Italian: su un piede di parità — Translations
  • Polish: na równi — Translations