noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
crying oneself to sleep
Literal meaning: falling asleep while still crying, often after a distressing event.
子どもは叱られて、そのまま泣き寝入りした。
The child was scolded and cried himself to sleep.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
giving up in frustration; accepting a situation meekly
Figurative meaning: being forced to accept an unfair or unsatisfactory outcome without protest, often with lingering resentment.
彼は不当な扱いを受けたが、泣き寝入りするしかなかった。
He was treated unfairly, but had no choice but to accept it meekly.
泣き寝入りは嫌だから、きちんと抗議するつもりだ。
I hate giving up in frustration, so I intend to protest properly.