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positive vetting  


      n   the checking of a person's background, political affiliation, etc., to assess his suitability for a position that may involve national security  
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shamo
exp.
positive outburst of emotion; the final word in a string of lyrics by Michael Jackson.
give the chills
exp.
have a powerful impact on someone; impress; generate an emotion (positive, but also negative)
it can be used to describe a feeling of fear or a positive emotion; e.g.: "This violin music gives me the chills" or "Being all alone in that old house after dark...it gave me the chills."
end on a high note
exp.
finalize smth. successfully / in a positive manner
E.g.: The negotiations were tough, but they ended on a high note
drop into one's lap
exp.
(about a positive event/situation) happen out of the blue, without any effort from the impacted persons

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