expression, ichidan verb
suffer a bad experience; be put in a tough spot; experience hardship
Idiomatic expression used when someone ends up in a difficult or painful situation, often through their own fault or as a consequence of circumstances.
準備を怠ると、後で泣きを見ることになる。
If you neglect preparation, you'll end up suffering later.
彼は甘い話に乗って、結局泣きを見た。
He fell for a sweet deal and ended up in a tough spot.