Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lay-a-trip-on
verb phrase
/leɪ ə trɪp ɒn/
Definition
To impose guilt, pressure, or emotional burden on someone, often without justification.
Examples
- Don’t lay a trip on me just because you forgot your keys.
- She always lays a trip on her friends when things go wrong.
Meaning
This phrase is used informally to describe the act of making someone feel guilty or responsible for something they may not have done or that isn’t their fault.
Synonyms
- guilt trip
- manipulate
- pressure
