swan song

  1. the sweet song supposed in ancient fable to be sung by a dying swan
  2. the last act, final creative work, etc. of a person, as before retirement or death

See swan song in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A farewell or final appearance, action, or work.
  2. The beautiful legendary song sung only once by a swan in its lifetime, as it is dying.

Origin:

Origin: From the belief that the swan sings as it dies

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