A: Do you have plans for your next project?

    B: Not really. I’m resigning tomorrow. This project will be my swan song.

    Note: This term means a final gesture or performance, given before dying or retirement. This term derived from the legend that, while they are mute during the rest of their lives, swans sing beautifully and mournfully just before they die. This isn’t actually the case. Swans have a variety of vocal sounds and they don’t sing before they die. Nevertheless, poetic imagery proved to be more attractive than scientific method and many poets and playwrights made use of the fable. The term is now used figuratively and most commonly to refer to celebrated performers embarking on farewell tours or final performances.