Can't never could do nothing

Meaning

This is a classic double-negative lecture often given by parents to children who claim they are incapable of doing a task. It is a reminder that attitude determines capability.

Didactic, stern

Used in a sentence

• Mom, I can't finish this project. Well, can't never could do nothing, so get back to work.
• I can't reach the top shelf. Can't never could do nothing, use the step stool.
• I tell my students that can't never could do nothing, so please try again.