on even ground

on even ground
with no advantages over one another, on equal terms

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • even — I. noun Etymology: Middle English even, eve, from Old English ǣfen Date: before 12th century archaic evening II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English efen; akin to Old High German eban even Date: before 12th century …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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