lín shí
临时抱佛脚
línshí bào fójiǎo
To make a last-minute effort; to cram at the eleventh hour (literally: to embrace Buddha's feet in a crisis).
事先准备好,省得临时着急。
shìxiān zhǔnbèi hǎo, shěngde línshí zhāojí.
Prepare in advance so as to avoid last-minute panic.
临时工
línshígōng
Temporary worker; casual laborer.