jí​zé​bào​fó​jiǎo

embrace Buddha's feet when in danger

Senses

急则抱佛脚/ 急則抱佛腳 jí​zé​bào​fó​jiǎo embrace Buddha's feet when in danger

to wait until the eleventh hour to seek help or take action; to make a frantic last-minute effort when a crisis arises

References

same_as 急来抱佛脚/急來抱佛腳 急则抱佛脚/急則抱佛腳