(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 (píng shí bù shāo xiāng , lín shí bào fó jiǎo))
Traditional 抱佛腳
Meaning
bàofójiǎobao4 fo2 jiao3
(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píng shí bù shāo xiāng , lín shí bào fó jiǎo)
