ことはない

Alternative writings: 事はない, ことは無い, 事は無い
Frequency:
1

A phrase meaning 'there is no need to ...'; used to tell someone that something is unnecessary or to reassure them.

ExpressionI-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

そんなに急ぐことはないよ。

You don't need to hurry that much.

この問題は今解決することはない。

There is no need to solve this problem right now.

心配することはない、全部うまくいくよ。

There is no need to worry; everything will work out.

行くかどうかはまだ決めていない。無理して行くことはない。

I haven't decided whether to go. You don't have to force yourself to go.

2

Indicates that something never happens or that there is never a time when X occurs (a strong negation: 'there is never a time when ...').

ExpressionI-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

彼が嘘をつくことはないと信じている。

I believe he would never tell a lie.

この湖が干上がることはないだろう。

This lake will probably never dry up.

戦争がこの国で起きることはないと願っている。

I hope there will never be a war in this country.