The beginning of a new year or the start of something new.

The idiom "in due course" means that something will happen or be resolved in the future, according to a natural or expected order of events. It implies that the process is ongoing and that there may be delays or setbacks, but ultimately the outcome will occur as it should.

"Not at all" is an idiomatic expression that means "not at all, not even a little bit". It can also mean "absolutely not, by no means", or "by no stretch of the imagination". This expression is used to emphasize the negation of something.

The idiom "chicken hearted" refers to someone who is cowardly or lacks courage in doing something. This person may be hesitant to take risks, avoid confrontation or back down from a challenge even when it's necessary.

The idiom "comes to the crunch" means that a situation or decision has reached a critical point where choices must be made and consequences will be felt. It can also imply that there is a sudden, intense pressure or focus on achieving something.