SINCE 1828
no need
idiomDefinition of no need
—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 + verb There's no need to apologize.There's no need to shout. I can hear you. —often + for There'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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