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lip sync for your life
What does lip sync for your life mean?
The do-or-die showdown. When two queens land in the bottom, RuPaul makes them lip-sync the same song head to head, and the loser goes home. 'Lip sync for your life' is the order to fight for survival with nothing but mouth, body and nerve. By extension, any high-stakes last-ditch performance.
"Two queens stand before me. Ladies, this is your last chance to impress me. Lip sync for your life."
Origin
The signature elimination format and catchphrase of RuPaul's Drag Race, delivered by RuPaul before the bottom-two battle.
Frequently asked questions
What does lip sync for your life mean?
It's the elimination lip-sync battle between the bottom two queens, where the loser is sent home.
Where does lip sync for your life come from?
It's a catchphrase from the reality show RuPaul's Drag Race, said just before the two lowest-ranked contestants perform to avoid elimination.
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