General
sashay away
What does sashay away mean?
The send-off. The queen who loses the lip sync hears 'now, sashay away', meaning pack your kit and strut out, with grace. The elimination half of the 'shantay/sashay' pair. Beyond the show it's a stylish way to tell someone to leave.
"Unfortunately, my dear, it's time for you to sashay away."
Origin
A RuPaul's Drag Race catchphrase; 'sashay' is a glide-walk borrowed from ballet/runway, here repurposed as an elegant exit cue. Opposite of 'shantay, you stay'.
Frequently asked questions
What does sashay away mean?
It's RuPaul's catchphrase used to eliminate the losing queen on Drag Race.
How do you use sashay away in a sentence?
"The judges made their decision, and it was time for her to sashay away."
Where does sashay away come from?
It's the elimination phrase said by RuPaul on the TV show RuPaul's Drag Race.
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