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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As for whether Cher's photo with Seyfried is the closest fans will get to a third Mamma Mia movie, no need to give up hope just yet. Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025 There's also no need to obsess over protein intake because excessive intake (particularly from animal sources) may pose certain health risks. Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025 There’s no need to use a promo code for the BOGO sale. Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025 The back features a slip-on design that your foot can glide into, with no need to untie (or retie) laces . Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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