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Searched Maryknoll for u:phø u:hut u:khaf, found 2,
limsii phø hudkhaf [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: liim'sii phø hut'khaf [[...]][i#] [p.]
expect impossible immediate effect, do something too late and without preparation
臨時抱佛腳
phauxhudkhaf [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: phau'hut'khaf; phau-hut'khaf; (phø'hut'khaf) [[...]][i#] [p.]
clasp the feet of Buddha — when in distress (used to illustrate getting into difficulties through lack of due preparation and then seeking help at the critical moment)
抱佛腳