What does "mate" mean? When can I use it?

What does this sentence exactly mean?

Dua Lipa says that "common love isn't for us" to express that the love shared by her and her lover isn't typical or common. It isn't like other people's love stories; it is intenser and more passionate. When someone says that something "isn't for them/her/him/me/you," they are stating that something is ill-suited to that person. Ex: I'm an introvert. Crowded places like shopping centers and bars aren't for me. Ex: I like the small town I live in. Big cities aren't for me.

Can you show me some alternative expressions to replace "Now where to begin?"

Of course! You could use "Now where do I start?" "How should I start?" "Now, where to start?" "What should I start with? "Where should I begin?" These alternatives all indicate the same meaning as "Now where to begin?" A: Tell me how you two met. B: Okay. Where do I begin? Ex: I'm not sure where to start. Ex: I need to write a paper on mitosis, but I don't know how to begin.

What's "carve out" mean?

To "carve out" means to create or establish something through persistent effort or hard work. It's often used metaphorically, but it has been used literally here to describe the process of the river flowing through these areas for many, many years and "carving out" a path in the process. Ex: He carved out a career in Hollywood by starring in many small films first. Ex: She carved out a path for herself as the first female astronaut.

What does "mate" mean? When can I use it?

Great question. The phrase "mate" is very common in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. The meaning of "mate" and "friend" are pretty much interchangeable. You use the phrase "mate" to refer to your close friends. There is also a slight variation of the friend scenario. This is when you use “mate” because you don’t know someone or just to make it quick, which is how it is being used in this clip.You will hear this everywhere in Australia, the UK and New Zealand – at the shops, when someone opens the door for you, when someone at work helps you with something. Ex: How's your mate Roger doing? Ex: Oh be nice, she's my best mate. Ex: Hold the door mate! Ex: We've been mates for years.

Is "Flying Start" a famous organization?

"Flying Start" is actually a charity program partnership between British Airways and the organization Comic Relief. Any money that is donated to the program "Flying Start" goes to the charity organization Comic Relief. This program was created to help children in need.