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limsii phø hudkhaf [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: liim'sii phø hut'khaf ⬆︎ [[...]] 
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) ⬆︎ [[...]] 
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


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