he doesn't know nothing about baseball vs he didin't know nothing about baseball

Both phrases are incorrect in standard English. The use of double negatives ('doesn't know nothing' or 'didn't know nothing') creates a positive meaning, which contradicts the intended negative statement. The correct form would be 'He doesn't know anything about baseball' or 'He didn't know anything about baseball.'

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he doesn't know nothing about baseball

This phrase is incorrect in standard English due to the double negative 'doesn't know nothing,' which creates a positive meaning.

Avoid using double negatives in English as they lead to confusion. Instead, use a single negative with 'anything' to convey the intended meaning.

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No, we can't stand the idea of someone who knows nothing about baseball coaching a baseball team.
Actually, I know virtually nothing about baseball, but I am smart enough to be briefed by people who do, like my assistant Blake.
But he doesn't know anything about baseball.
The nurse checks out - doesn't know nothing.
Claims that he "doesn't know nothing."
He doesn't know anybody now.
He doesn't know that Loni is here.
He doesn't know anybody on the outside.
He doesn't know what he wants.
He doesn't know what he wants.
Well, he doesn't know very much at all.
He doesn't know where Dad was buried.
Breitler says he doesn't know.
Breitler says he doesn't know.
He doesn't know the difference, Steve.
He doesn't know himself, is all.
He says he doesn't know me.
He doesn't know about me.
He doesn't know who I am.
Jack claims he doesn't know where she is.

Alternatives:

He doesn't know anything about baseball
He knows nothing about baseball

he didin't know nothing about baseball

This phrase is also incorrect due to the double negative 'didn't know nothing,' which results in a positive meaning.

To express the negative idea correctly, use 'didn't know anything about baseball' or 'knew nothing about baseball.'

Alternatives:

He didn't know anything about baseball
He knew nothing about baseball

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he doesn't know nothing about baseball vs he didin't know nothing about baseball