临时抱佛脚

lín shí bào fó jiǎo

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释义

1. lit. to clasp the Buddha's feet when danger arises (idiom); fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble
2. doing things at the last minute
3. making a hasty last-minute effort

lit. to clasp the Buddha's feet when danger arises (idiom); fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble

Buddha

seemingly

to carry (in one's arms)

o'clock

foot

to face

as the time draws near

lit. to clasp the Buddha's feet (without ever having burned incense) (idiom); fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble