come between
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to get in the middle and make things harder or damage a relationship
Literal meaning: to move into the space separating two people or things
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to damage a relationship by creating disagreement or distance
"Money should never come between close friends."
"Don't let anything come between us."
— Common line in films and songs; exact single source not reliably attributable
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to prevent something from happening or being achieved
"I won't let fear come between me and my goals."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Most often used about relationships, loyalties, or plans. Usually followed by two people or things.
Commonly used with
friends brothers marriage relationship us them
Forms
Base
come between
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes between
he/she/it
Past simple
came between
yesterday
Past participle
come between
have + pp
-ing form
coming between
continuous
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Synonyms
interfere separate divide drive a wedge between stand in the way
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