VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Drive a Wedge Between

Meaning:

Try to split factions of a united group by introducing an issue on which they disagree

Examples:

  • The disagreement about the company's future plans has driven a wedge between the two business partners.
  • The politician's comments have driven a wedge between the two political parties.
  • The new manager's policies have driven a wedge between the employees and management.
  • The scandal has driven a wedge between the celebrity couple and their fans.
  • The differences in opinion about the project have driven a wedge between the team members.
  • The argument over money has driven a wedge between the siblings.
  • The rumors have driven a wedge between the friends who used to trust each other.
  • The misunderstanding has driven a wedge between the coworkers who used to get along well.
  • The competition has driven a wedge between the two companies who used to collaborate.
  • The cultural differences have driven a wedge between the international students and the local students.
  • The disagreement about the wedding plans has driven a wedge between the bride and her mother-in-law.
  • The controversial decision has driven a wedge between the CEO and the board of directors.
  • The rivalry has driven a wedge between the two sports teams who used to have friendly competition.
  • The political turmoil has driven a wedge between the citizens of the country.
  • The difference in parenting styles has driven a wedge between the couple raising their child.
  • The dispute over the inheritance has driven a wedge between the siblings who used to be close.
  • The negative comments have driven a wedge between the actress and the film industry.
  • The disagreement over the organization's mission has driven a wedge between the members.
  • The differing opinions about social issues have driven a wedge between the members of the community.
  • The disagreement about the family business has driven a wedge between the father and son.
  • And now she's trying to drive a wedge between us.
  • It is impossible to drive a wedge between the EU’s competitiveness, social policy and ecology, because without growth, we cannot meet the ecological obligations.
  • They have sent him to drive a wedge between us.
  • I let my political passions drive a wedge between us.
  • And she's been using our secrets to drive a wedge between us.
  • To try to drive a wedge between us.
  • And Dana's been using our secrets to drive a wedge between us.
  • Will you stop at nothing to drive a wedge between us?
  • Trying to drive a wedge between us.
  • I could never drive a wedge between you and some guy from work.