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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Roki Sasaki started throwing in the bullpen as the ninth inning began Saturday night, just in case, but there was no need. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025 There is no need to input a promo code, as clicking our link will automatically secure your offer. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 According to Best, there’s no need to force yourself to choke down a spoonful of raw garlic-onion-ginger paste to protect your heart. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025 As Musk continues to repeat his prediction that a Tesla FSD system with no need for human oversight is right around the corner, the company faces multiple lawsuits over deaths from road accidents involving a Tesla vehicle that had assistance features activated. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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