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.
Examples of no need in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For those a little late to the party, there's no need to fret.
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Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
As the temperatures continue to heat up and our calendars become filled to the brim with vacation plans, alfresco brunches, and a host of weddings, there is no need to get all frazzled over what to wear.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Experts say there's no need to clock your unborn baby's movements at this stage.
—Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024
Given the advanced powers of Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant, there's no need to spend money on the Rabbit R1 right now.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 May 2024
There is no need to take any chances with a colt whose breeding value jumped exponentially after winning the Kentucky Derby by the slimmest of noses.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The victims’ families, who traveled to Ensenada, were able to identify the bodies, so there was no need for genetic testing, the Baja California Attorney General’s Office said in a press release.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
There’s no reason to be scared of cicadas and no need to overreact, say experts who spend lots of time with them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Depending on the presidential election, there could be a 180-degree change in policy, and there is no need for Japan to follow suit.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 4 May 2024
Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
As the temperatures continue to heat up and our calendars become filled to the brim with vacation plans, alfresco brunches, and a host of weddings, there is no need to get all frazzled over what to wear.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Experts say there's no need to clock your unborn baby's movements at this stage.
—Tiffany Eve Lawrence, Parents, 3 May 2024
Given the advanced powers of Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant, there's no need to spend money on the Rabbit R1 right now.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 1 May 2024
There is no need to take any chances with a colt whose breeding value jumped exponentially after winning the Kentucky Derby by the slimmest of noses.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The victims’ families, who traveled to Ensenada, were able to identify the bodies, so there was no need for genetic testing, the Baja California Attorney General’s Office said in a press release.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2024
There’s no reason to be scared of cicadas and no need to overreact, say experts who spend lots of time with them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Depending on the presidential election, there could be a 180-degree change in policy, and there is no need for Japan to follow suit.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 4 May 2024
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“No need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20need. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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