The phrase "a dash of romance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small amount or hint of romantic elements in a context, such as storytelling, cooking, or personal relationships.
Example: "The movie was a thrilling adventure with a dash of romance that kept the audience engaged."
Alternatives: "a touch of romance" or "a hint of romance."
Perhaps the answer is no more complicated than that everyone needs a dash of romance.
In "Emma," for example, Emma Woodhouse is initially drawn rather reflexively to Frank Churchill because he is young and handsome and has a dash of romance about him — Emma had heard about him long before they met.
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In "Emma," for example, Emma Woodhouse is initially drawn rather reflexively to Frank Churchill because he is young and handsome and has a dash of romance about him Emma had heard about him long before they met.
Still, the running boffins, a dash of romance and the relentless advances of the runners themselves suggest that there's a 10-year-old running long miles around his family's farm, up above the Rift Valley, who may well become the Roger Bannister of the marathon.
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At a time when feminism wasn't in vogue and bourgeois values prevailed, the self-reliant Schiap provided an alternate path, a dash of Continental romance.
The Dark Days Club follows the adventures of Lady Helen in her first London Season and is a mix of Regency adventure and supernatural thriller with just a dash of dashing romance.
Another brightening touch: New iron sconces by Unique Iron Lighting frame the fireplace and add a dash of Spanish romance.
Some of the cheers for the royal trio reflected the popularity of the new queen, who had a career as an investment banker before marrying Willem-Alexander in 2002, adding a dash of glamour and romance to an otherwise low-key and at times dowdy royal family.
I hate to give books five star ratings as I feel a book can always be improved, but Throne of Glass will forever remain a firm favourite on my shelf as I find it appeals to everything I like; a strong female lead; a fantasy world; and a deep and gripping storyline full of political intrigue and betrayal, leaving me wanting more, all with a dash of humour and romance.
