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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There’s no need to add a note to your credit reports explaining the decision was yours.
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While this recipe does require a bit of stirring, there’s no need to break out a mixer, just a spoon to make sure the ingredients are incorporated before baking.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
So, no need to prepare anything for me.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
There’s no need to add a note to your credit reports explaining the decision was yours.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
While this recipe does require a bit of stirring, there’s no need to break out a mixer, just a spoon to make sure the ingredients are incorporated before baking.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
So, no need to prepare anything for me.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 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 14 Dec. 2025.
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