Meaning of the word "drive a wedge between someone" in English

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drive a wedge between someone

US /draɪv ə wɛdʒ bɪˈtwin ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
UK /draɪv ə wɛdʒ bɪˈtwin ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
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Idiom

1.

to cause disagreement or hostility between people

Example:
His lies began to drive a wedge between the two friends.
The new policy could drive a wedge between management and employees.
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