てまで
te made
going so far as to; even to the extent of
[Going so far as to; even to the extent of]
Connection: Verb て form + まで
Usage: Expresses that someone goes to an extreme or excessive extent to achieve something. Often implies the speaker's surprise, criticism, or disapproval of the lengths taken.
Nuance: Suggests the action described is beyond what is normally expected or appropriate.
Examples:
借金してまで高級車を買う必要はない。(There's no need to go so far as to borrow money to buy a luxury car.)
嘘をついてまで自分を守ろうとするのはよくない。(It's wrong to go so far as to lie to protect yourself.)
徹夜してまで仕事を終わらせた。(I went so far as to pull an all-nighter to finish the work.)