diddly

Example Sentences

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“That wonderful résumé that you have means diddly squat when that whistle blows in CONCACAF. It’s the great equalizer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2021

Wilson is already commanding MVP buzz, which means diddly squat in September, but the changes to Seattle’s offense are real and spectacular, and this team looks like a bona fide Super Bowl contender.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2020

“I’ve been here 50 years and never heard diddly about it,” the mayor said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2017

In other words, the people of New York could hate this initiative the way a true baseball fan hates the Yankees and it wouldn't mean diddly.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2012

“They won’t do diddly unless somebody catches him red-handed.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen