抱佛脚
bào fó jiǎo

Translation

  • lit. to clasp the Buddha's feet (without ever having burned incense) (idiom)
  • fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble
  • panic measures in place of timely preparation

Synonyms

  • 临时抱佛脚, 临渴掘井, 临阵磨枪
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