To muddle through one's duties; to do things perfunctorily without long-term commitment, often with a "come what may" attitude.
他对待学习总是抱着做一日和尚撞一日钟的态度，考试前才临时抱佛脚。
He always approaches his studies with a "be a monk for a day, toll the bell for a day" attitude, only cramming at the last minute before exams.
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