English Expression · Intermediate
swan song
A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement
Pronunciation: say swan song
Meaning
A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.
Example
Yet, on the whole, our good Saint-Pierre is musical, poetical though most morbid: we will call his Book the swan-song of old dying France.
Yet, on the whole, our good Saint-Pierre is musical, poetical though most morbid: we will call his Book the swan-song of old dying France.
Practice tips
- Practice swan song out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.