Question

The idiom ‘swan song’ refers to

• A. a song to ridicule someone
• B. mimicking someone
• C. a person’s last performance
• D. the call of birds

Answer 1

Answer:

C. a person’s last performance

The idiom swan song means:

• A person's final performance, work, appearance, or achievement before retirement, death, or the end of a career.

The expression comes from the ancient belief that a swan sings a beautiful song just before it dies.

Example Sentences:

• The singer's farewell concert was her swan song.

• The director's final film became his swan song.