no call for

Idioms  

1. Also, no call to. No requirement or reason for doing something, as in There was no call for your condescending suggestions; she knew quite well what to do. This idiom, first recorded in 1779, uses call in the sense of “duty” or “need.” The variant is always used with a verb, as in There was no call to get the police involved because it's a simple dispute between neighbors.

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Example Sentences

And no call for the kinds of organized protests for which Black celebrities of yesteryear were renowned, and which often achieved complex outreach goals.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

“Here’s the problem with what LeBron James did. It’s still disrespectful to the previous eras. And there’s no call for it,” Smith said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

There was no call for a Stokes special in the England Test captain's first appearance for two months.

From BBC • May 17, 2024

It said industry standards call for using a rubber or similar prop gun during the setup that was happening, and there was no call for a real gun.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2022

“Well, as you know, I have no call for anything of that nature. People do as I say without my having to resort to such drastic measures.”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke