lay a guilt trip on


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

To make or try to make (someone) feel guilty.See also: guilt, lay, on, trip