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

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lay a guilt trip on someone

verb

See lay a heavy trip on someone

See also: guilt, lay, on, someone, trip

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