lay a guilt trip on someone

lay a guilt trip on (one)

To make one feel guilty, especially in an attempt to manipulate. Kelly's parents were always trying to lay a guilt trip on her for not giving them grandchildren. These charity commercials are really laying a guilt trip on me. I guess that's a sign I should donate.See also: guilt, lay, on, trip

lay a guilt trip on someone

verbSee lay a heavy trip on someoneSee also: guilt, lay, on, someone, trip