under no obligation

idiom

: not required (to do something)
You are under no obligation to stay.

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This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026 Torre is under no obligation to share additional material, some of which might be irrelevant, duplicative, or disruptive of storytelling. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Parents are under no obligation to explain the rules of this beanbag-and-brick-hiding game to us. Eddie Small, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026 The Yankees are under no obligation to trade him, and teams asking about him does not guarantee that the Bronx Bombers are even considering a move. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under no obligation

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“Under no obligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20no%20obligation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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