まで（のこと）だ (made nokoto da)

Meaning & usage

まで（のこと）だ downplays an action as nothing more than a simple or last-resort choice, meaning "that's all" or "I'll simply do it." It follows the plain form of a verb, and it often appears in conditional sentences or when dismissing criticism of one's reasons.

Example sentences 4

1. うまくいかないなら、もう一度いちどやり直なおすまで（のこと）だ。

   If it doesn't work out, I'll just try again, that's all.

2. 嫌なら断ればいい。謝るまで（のこと）だと思う。

   If you don't want to, just refuse. I think you only need to apologize, nothing more.

3. この道が混んでいたら、裏道を行くまで（のこと）だ。

   If this road is congested, I'll simply take the back streets.

4. だめなら家で食べるまで（のこと）だ。

   If it's no good, I'll just eat at home, that's all.