"the family that lays together stays together" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Variant of the family that sleeps together keeps together. Etymology templates: {{m|en|the family that sleeps together keeps together}} the family that sleeps together keeps together Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the family that lays together stays together
  1. (humorous) A supposed motto describing the dynamics of incest. Tags: humorous Categories (topical): Incest
    Sense id: en-the_family_that_lays_together_stays_together-en-phrase-2~kfHUIs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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