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lay a trip on someone lay a (heavy) trip on (one)1. To criticize, upbraid, or rebuke one. The boss really laid a trip on me for bungling the Robertson account. She could have laid a heavy trip on me over my gambling, but instead she just resolved to help me recover from it.2. To cause one to feel great upset, confusion, or astonishment. You laid a heavy trip on me when you told me I was adopted. I just need some time to think about things. I've got to tell you, seeing these dismal sales figures really lays a trip on me.3. To make one feel guilty, especially in an attempt to manipulate one. Kelly's parents were always trying to lay a trip on her for not giving them grandchildren. I hate the way charity workers lay a heavy trip on you when they stop you in the street, making you feel like a monster for not donating.See also: lay, on, triplay a trip on someone verbSee lay a heavy trip on someoneSee also: lay, on, someone, trip |