The idiom 'Clutching Buddha's foot at the last moment' originally meant seeking spiritual solace late in life, but now refers to preparing for something only when it's urgent.
成语“临时抱佛脚”原指晚年信佛求保佑，现指平时不准备，事到临头才匆忙张罗。
| 成语 | 临时抱佛脚 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 原意为年老信佛，以求保佑，有临渴掘井之意。后因称平时无准备而事急时仓猝张罗为“临时抱佛脚”。 |
| 出处 | 唐·孟郊《读经》诗：“垂老抱佛脚，教妻读黄经。” |
| 拼音 | lín shí bào fó jiǎo |
| 拼音码 | lsbj |
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