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Home N1 Grammar Pattern List 〜までだ/〜までのことだ

N1

〜までだ/〜までのことだ

Meaning

Expresses resolve or acceptance, "there is no other option; I'll simply do that." Used as in 「だめならやり直すまでだ」 (if it fails, I'll just start over).

Examples
  1. この方法が通じないなら、別の手を考えるまでだ。 If this method does not work, I will simply try another approach.
  2. 誤解されたのなら、事実を説明するまでのことだ。 If I have been misunderstood, I need only explain the facts.
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