临时抱佛脚
lín​shí​bào​fó​jiǎo

last-minute effort

  • created sense approved 临时抱佛脚/臨時抱佛腳 · lín​shí​bào​fó​jiǎo · last-minute effort

    临时抱佛脚 / 臨時抱佛腳

    lín​shí​bào​fó​jiǎo

    last-minute effort

    to wait until the last moment to seek help or prepare (lit. to clasp the Buddha's feet in time of need)

    平时不努力，考试前才临时抱佛脚。

    created sense