臨急抱佛腳

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to describe the attitude of doing thing(s) at the very last minute; to cram for an immient situation that one should have been prepared for

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to describe the attitude of doing thing(s) at the very last minute; to cram for an immient situation that one should have been prepared for

Written Forms

臨急抱佛腳Traditional · Main Form
临急抱佛脚Alternate Form

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