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 is no time constraint, so no need to rush things.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Center Parts If side parts aren’t your thing, no need to worry.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
The prevailing wisdom was: If you’re not seriously injured, no need to complain.
—Marina Khidekel, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
Pereira is super young, having just turned 19 on December 20, so there is no need to rush her.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Center Parts If side parts aren’t your thing, no need to worry.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
The prevailing wisdom was: If you’re not seriously injured, no need to complain.
—Marina Khidekel, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
Pereira is super young, having just turned 19 on December 20, so there is no need to rush her.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“No need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20need. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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