diddly

Example Sentences

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“And let’s face it, we were making diddly in the past because the business was on its knees.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“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

They head down the mountain, back to base camp, and when they get there they don’t say diddly.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien