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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This Darth Vader outfit comes with the helmet, cape, boots and gloves, so there's no need for further shopping with your little one to complete their outfit. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Food and drink With half a dozen restaurants spread around the complex, there’s no need to eat the same dish twice. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Heather promises not to tell a soul, and there’s really no need since there are plenty of other divorces to gossip about instead. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 For artists like Kim Brownell, there’s no need to pick a lane between traditional and modern quilting. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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