Phrase guide

on equal terms

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

With the same set of advantages and disadvantages; on an equal footing, on a level playing field.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The two teams will battle it out on equal terms.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

With respect for people's backgrounds, rights, and responsibilities; as equals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The two populations must learn to live with each other on equal terms.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: yhtäläisin ehdoin — on equal footing
  • Finnish: samoista lähtökohdista — on equal footing
  • Finnish: tasapuolisesti — on equal footing
  • French: à armes égales — on equal footing
  • French: sur un pied d'égalité — on equal footing
  • Italian: alla pari — on equal footing
  • Italian: ad armi pari — on equal footing
  • Portuguese: em pé de igualdade — on equal footing
  • Portuguese: ombro a ombro — on equal footing
  • Portuguese: taco a taco — on equal footing
  • Finnish: tasavertaisesti — with respect for people's backgrounds
  • Finnish: yhdenvertaisesti — with respect for people's backgrounds
  • Italian: da pari a pari — with respect for people's backgrounds