抱佛脚
to make a frantic last-minute effort or cram for something
Frequency 2.6
Meanings
- (fig.) to scramble to make up for a lack of preparation; to make a frantic, last-ditch effort; to cram for an exam (cf. 平時不燒香，臨時抱佛腳|平时不烧香，临时抱佛脚[ping2shi2 bu4 shao1xiang1, lin2shi2 bao4 fo2jiao3])