the family that lays together stays together

phrase

A supposed motto describing the dynamics of incest.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. humorousA supposed motto describing the dynamics of incest.

Origin

Variant of the family that sleeps together keeps together.

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APA

the family that lays together stays together. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/the%20family%20that%20lays%20together%20stays%20together

MLA

“the family that lays together stays together.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/the%20family%20that%20lays%20together%20stays%20together. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “the family that lays together stays together,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/the%20family%20that%20lays%20together%20stays%20together.

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