no need
idiom
—used to say that something is not necessary
"I'll get someone to help you." "No need. I can do it myself."
—often followed by to + verbThere's no need to apologize.
There's no need to shout. I can hear you.
—often + forThere's no need for him to apologize.
There's no need for you to shout.
The doctor says that there's no need for surgery.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
But if the Premier League is satisfied with the transaction, then there is no need for that to be documented in the accounts.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Still, researchers are clear to reassure people there is no need to be alarmed about the continent hollowing out or there being any sudden landscape changes anytime soon.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2025
And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
But if the Premier League is satisfied with the transaction, then there is no need for that to be documented in the accounts.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Still, researchers are clear to reassure people there is no need to be alarmed about the continent hollowing out or there being any sudden landscape changes anytime soon.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2025
And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no need
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“No need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20need. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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