lay a (heavy) trip on someone
Theme: CONFUSION
tr. to confuse or astonish someone.After he laid a heavy trip on me about how the company is almost broke, I cleaned out my desk and left.After Mary laid a trip on John about her other self, he sat down and stared at his feet.
Theme: CRITICISM
tr. to criticize someone.There's no need to lay a trip on me. I agree with you.When he finally does get there, I'm going to lay a heavy trip on him like he'll never forget.
Theme: GUILT
tr. to attempt to make someone feel very guilty.Why do you have to lay a guilt trip on me? Why don't you go to a shrink?Of course, she just had to lay a trip on him about being bossy, self-centered, and aloof.