A term used in prison referring to being given permission by one’s physician or psychologist to not have to leave the cell for a few days for whatever chosen reason.
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I’ve only got the rent-a-phone for the nexttwo days so I got myself a lay-in so I can get in touch with as many family members as possible from the comfort of my rack.
"Shit dogg! You lay in the cut straight sittin' in yo' ass and gettin' yo' drink on and yo' snack on, while we floss and fly this mofo all over this bitch." -Delta commercial
It means, to lay in bed.
Not necessarily sleeping, enjoying peace and quiet alone.
Whilst the husband gets up, sorts out dotty
Changes Flo's nappy.
Makes Louie and Olivia's breakfast.
And makes Heidi a cup of tea in bed.
Whilst he's keeping noise to a minimum watching motd.
Where's Heidi?
She's having a lay-in.
She'll be there until one of the kids screams or the dog jumps up and licks her face.