Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
6th November 2024

No need

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