～るまでだ
Meanings
Just, Merely, Simply, Only
About this pattern
Explanation
～るまでだ is used to highlight that a situation or amount is limited to a certain point or extent. It emphasizes that there is nothing more beyond that point; the matter ends at that boundary. It can convey a sense of resignation or inevitability, depending on context. The phrase often appears after a verb in its dictionary form to mark the limit of what is true or possible, or after a noun/adjective to indicate that the state ends at that limit.
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Example sentences
This negotiation is until tomorrow. That’s all there is to it.
His patience ends here. I can’t tolerate any more.
The current plan is completed up to this point. There will be no changes.
This version of the software stops here. The next is the new features.
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