come between

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to cause the estrangement or separation of (two people)

   nothing could come between the two lovers

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come between Idioms  

1. Divide, cause to be antagonized, as in I wouldn't want to come between husband and wife. This idiom transfers the literal meaning of the phrase, “to intervene” (as in Volume 6 should come between Volumes 5 and 7), to figurative interference.

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Example Sentences

Nearly a dozen ski resorts sit within 100 miles of Denver, so if you come between December and March, pack some gear in case you’re spontaneously gripped by the need to shred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

I wish she had been direct ahead of time about her worry that the money might come between them and set a clear deadline for repayment.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2025

Afterwards her brother would then try to come between Stocks and her when he could, Oxford Crown Court heard.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

Gould demonstrated that recording technology need not come between artists and their listeners; in fact, it could enhance their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024

After Petra’s revealing book was published, Spassky was very upset, primarily because he didn’t want the woman or her book to come between him and Bobby and ruin their good relationship.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady