Lingaku- lit. to clasp the Buddha's feet when danger arises (idiom); fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble
- doing things at the last minute
- to make a hasty last-minute effort (often refers to cramming for exams)
Generated: This idiom describes the behavior of people who only seek help or show devotion in times of crisis, rather than maintaining a consistent practice or relationship.
tā他píng shí平时bù不nǔ lì努力xué xí学习，xiàn zài现在kǎo shì考试lín jìn临近cái才kāi shǐ开始fù xí复习，zhēn shi真是lín shí bào fó jiǎo临时抱佛脚。
He usually doesn't study hard, but now that the exam is approaching, he's finally started reviewing; it's truly a last-minute effort.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the tendency to procrastinate and then rush to complete tasks right before a deadline, highlighting a lack of planning or foresight.
tā他zǒng shì总是děng dào等到zuì hòu最后yī一tiān cái天才kāi shǐ开始xiě写lùn wén论文，zhēn shi真是xí guàn xìng习惯性de地tuō yán拖延。
He always waits until the last day to start writing his paper; it's a habitual procrastination.
Generated: This meaning conveys the idea of quickly trying to accomplish something important without adequate preparation, often leading to suboptimal results.
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