get an even break

To receive an equal opportunity or fair treatment. I know I'm not the CEO's niece or daughter, but this is my dream job, and I am more than qualified for it. I just want to get an even break. All citizens deserve to get an even break. That's why our group advocates for those who are most often left behind by the system. I wanted to be an actress, but as a nobody, I found it extremely hard to get an even break in Hollywood.