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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a dash of comedy" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small amount of humor added to a situation, story, or piece of writing.
Example: "The film was a serious drama, but it had a dash of comedy that made it more enjoyable."
Alternatives: "a touch of humor" or "a hint of comedy".
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Her performance is always sympathetic, notwithstanding Lady Cynthia's meretricious conduct.On the Stage.On the surrounding program are several striking stage effects, pleasing dancing, singing and a dash of comedy.
The UBER Experiment is a business reality show on wheels with a dash of comedy.
Binkovitz reasons, with a dash of comedy, that since none of us have special outfits that "ask for" salt at the dinner table or "ask for" the bus to stop, it's pretty ridiculous to claim that women wear outfits that "ask for sexual assault.
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Although not the stuff of legend, the routine became my calling card on the comedy circuit, regarded at best as comedic filth with a dash of righteous toff-bashing.
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