〜ことはない

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V-辞書形 ＋ ことはない

Advises the listener that there is no need to do something, with a tone of encouragement or comfort (心配することはない). Equivalent to V-なくてもいい. Not used to prohibit, and not used by the speaker about themselves. Easily confused with 〜ことがない (have never).