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 + 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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But there's no need to cancel your summer vacation. Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 15 May 2025 This adds additional complexity as there is no need for businesses to charge VAT on exempt sales, but the supplier is unable to recover the VAT on its purchases relating solely to those exempt supplies. Robert Marchant, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 One detail that really stands out is the white hardware—no need to stress about whether gold or silver buttons clash with your skin tone or jewelry. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025 The lightweight cream blends easily into the skin and is nearly invisible, so there’s no need to worry about any chalky residue. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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