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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Plascencia said there was no need for further balloting.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
As the name suggests, the chip packs all the flavors of guacamole into a tortilla chip, meaning no need to take the time to whip up a batch of your favorite avocado dip.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
These numbers show that competitors have no need to use Google's search data, valuable intellectual property that the tech giant spent decades building and maintaining, the company argues.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Youth visas: unthinkable just a few years ago As the United Kingdom has been part of the European free movement regime before its exit from the EU, there had previously been no need for such a deal with European countries.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
As the name suggests, the chip packs all the flavors of guacamole into a tortilla chip, meaning no need to take the time to whip up a batch of your favorite avocado dip.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
These numbers show that competitors have no need to use Google's search data, valuable intellectual property that the tech giant spent decades building and maintaining, the company argues.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Youth visas: unthinkable just a few years ago As the United Kingdom has been part of the European free movement regime before its exit from the EU, there had previously been no need for such a deal with European countries.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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“No need.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20need. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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