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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If a dead spot in your lawn is smaller than the size of your fist, there is no need to do anything.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
The chair comes fully assembled in the box, so there's no need to wrangle with any tools or parts before kicking back and relaxing.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 June 2025
Tracy Kennedy, an attorney representing the county, told jurors that there was no need to seek additional punitive damages against Spitzer, and that the $3 million sent a message to the district attorney about his behavior in office.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The return to the roots of denim and the strong trend of rigid denim looks right now does not mean that there will be no need for high elasticity denim next season.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
The chair comes fully assembled in the box, so there's no need to wrangle with any tools or parts before kicking back and relaxing.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 June 2025
Tracy Kennedy, an attorney representing the county, told jurors that there was no need to seek additional punitive damages against Spitzer, and that the $3 million sent a message to the district attorney about his behavior in office.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The return to the roots of denim and the strong trend of rigid denim looks right now does not mean that there will be no need for high elasticity denim next season.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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