手てが切きれる

expression, ichidan verb

break off a relationship; cut ties with a lover

Idiomatic expression for ending a romantic or close personal relationship, often with a sense of finality.

• 彼かれとはもう手てが切きれた。

  I've already broken up with him.

• あの二人ふたりは手てが切きれたらしい。

  It seems those two have split up.

expression, ichidan verb

be sharp enough to cut skin; be crisp and sharp

Describes new banknotes or similar crisp paper that is so sharp it could cut skin. Often used figuratively for something brand-new and pristine.

• 新しん札さつは手てが切きれるほどだ。

  New bills are so crisp they could cut your hand.