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swan song

/ˈswɒn sɒŋ/

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/ˈswɒn sɒŋ/C1formalart
  • ruМетафорическое выражение, обозначающее последнее выступление, жест или достижение перед уходом на пенсию, смертью или завершением чего-либо. Происходит от древнего поверья, что лебеди поют красивую песню перед смертью.

A metaphorical expression referring to a final performance, gesture, or achievement before retirement, death, or the end of something. It originates from the ancient belief that swans sing a beautiful song just before they die.

  1. Final performance or workC1formal

    A final gesture, performance, or piece of work done just before retirement or death.

    ruЛебединая песня

    • The legendary singer's concert was her swan song before retiring.
    • The director's latest film is considered his swan song.
    • He wrote that novel as his swan song, ending his literary career.