cut off vs drive a wedge between

cut off

verb
  • To remove via cutting. 

  • To turn off or switch off (an electrical device). 

  • (North American) swerve in front of (another car) while driving; cut [someone] up 

  • To interrupt (someone speaking). 

  • To isolate or remove from contact. 

  • To end abruptly. 

  • To stop providing funds to (someone). 

  • To stop the provision or supply of something, e.g. power, water. 

drive a wedge between

verb
  • To separate. 

  • To cause dispute or hostility between. 

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