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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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
There is no need to relive the last year.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Volk told him there was no need to round off the edges.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
How to Use Leftover Wine There’s no need to let any wine go to waste.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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