swan song

/swɑn sɔŋ/
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Other forms: swan songs

Definitions of swan song
  1. noun
    a final performance or effort (especially before retirement)
    synonyms: last hurrah
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    type of:
    performance
    the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
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