綻ほころび

noun

open seam; tear; rip

Refers to a seam that has come apart, or a small tear in fabric. Often used literally for clothing or metaphorically for cracks in relationships or plans.

• スカートの綻ほころびを縫ぬってもらった。

  I had the open seam on my skirt sewn up.

• 二人ふたりの関かん係けいに綻ほころびが見みえ始はじめた。

  Cracks began to appear in their relationship.