no need

phrase

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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After all, at Paranormal Activity, there’s no need to hold it in. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 There was no need to capture or even see the species themselves. David Duvernell, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 Most resorts have checkout times around noon, but if your flight home isn’t until later that evening, there’s no need to rush off to the airport. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 The Ninety Percent Solution Pozen's complaint is that the glidepath turns cautious for savers who have no need of the money. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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