To start working on an assignment or a project on the last moment possible, and to submit it without re-checking.
This phrase refers to a habit of Samuel Johnson (a.k.a Dr. Johnson), an English writer (1709-1784), who was known for submitting his work for publication without checking the work
A: OMG, you actually managed to finish the assignment before the deadline this time, even though you told me you started on it just yesterday!!
B: Hehe. Yeah man, I pulled a Dr.Johnson!

This action is called "to pull a Dr.Johnson"
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