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6 November 2025

No need

We use this expression to say that something is not necessary.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Do you want a lift to the centre?

No need, thanks. My brother's coming to pick me up in a minute.

Example 2

I'm so sorry that I forgot about the meeting.

No need to apologise - it wasn't important anyway.

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