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.
lay a guilt trip on someone
verbSee lay a heavy trip on someone
lay a guilt trip on
To make or try to make (someone) feel guilty.