xián​shí​bù​shāo​xiāng

neglecting spiritual or practical preparation

Senses

闲时不烧香/ 閑時不燒香 xián​shí​bù​shāo​xiāng neglecting spiritual or practical preparation

to fail to burn incense during times of leisure; it describes a lack of preparation or neglect of duties during normal times, only to seek help desperately when a crisis occurs

References

see 急来抱佛脚/急來抱佛腳 闲时不烧香/閑時不燒香