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 + 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.

Examples of no need in a Sentence

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In The Hague, the U.S. has argued that there’s really no need for the case. —

Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024 So, no need to worry about your Christmas present being revealed before giving it out. —

Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024 There’s no need to measure or pour with it; just pop in a cocktail capsule and customize your drink to make Margaritas, Whiskey Sours, Old-Fashioneds, and more. —

Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024 There’s no need for a bed frame that has one included. —

Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for no need