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临时抱佛脚
lín​shí​bào​fó​jiǎo

to seek help at the last moment

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  • 平时不烧香,临时抱佛脚 píng​shí​bù​shāo​xiāng​lín​shí​bào​fó​jiǎo to panic at the last minute
    literally meaning to never burn incense when all is well, but to clutch at Buddha's feet when in a crisis; used to describe neglecting preparation until the last moment and then acting in a panic