Double Negatives

The hard and fast rule that it’s all right to break. Sometimes.

Joseph Yossarian

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A light coloured dog against a dark background looking to the right of the screen, and a speech bubble that reads “I never left no mess on no carpet.”
Technically, he did (My own photo)

The double negative is frowned upon in general writing, but it can add a raw edge to direct speech, because people often use it. Take a look at these examples to see the double negative in action.

“She was with me all the time; she never shot nobody.”

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Joseph Yossarian

Freelance writer and blogger from the north-east coast of England, specialising in true crime, childhood memories and whatever takes my fancy.