go (off) into the sunset

To resolve or conclude things in a neat, happy, and satisfactory fashion; to retire from work, use, or relevance, especially on a positive note or after a long and successful period of activity. An allusion to the clichéd ending to a movie in which the main characters are shown traveling into the sunset at the conclusion of the film. Often used sarcastically, ironically, or humorously. Despite the turbulence in the first few years, the president is now going off into the sunset with a sky-high approval rating and a whole host of policies enacted under his watch. I'm tired of comedies that see everyone just go into the sunset at the end. How about showing some realistic consequences for the things these types of characters do? If I could retire today, I'd happily go off into the sunset—but I'm only 35!