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

And forget the pollsters — they don’t know diddly.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2019

Don’t know if I told you—they cut my hours back at the plant, and that old bar brings in diddly.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds