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.

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That tally includes 13 points salvaged away from home, the most in the division, though there was no need for this at Leicester, who have not scored at the King Power since December 8. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 In the now-empty skillet (no need to clean), heat the remaining teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Getting Started With This FanDuel Promo Code Offer There is no need to input a promo code to unlock this offer on FanDuel Sportsbook. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 The slightest changes to any regulatory framework can spark confusion, but there is no need to panic. Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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