> So they roped in McKinsey for how to best do that without attracting any kind of government attention and McKinsey advised them on that. My emphasis. From t

> So they roped in McKinsey for how to best do that without attracting any kind of government attention and McKinsey advised them on that. My emphasis. From thefreedictionary.com[1]: > rope in. To persuade, entice, or enlist someone to do or participate in something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rope" and "in." I really didn't want to sing in the talent show, but Janet roped me in. Notice that all the examples there involve either someone who would rather not get involved in the given activity, or a person or animal that lacks the ability to avoid being "roped." In conclusion: have you ever considered working for McKinsey? If not, you should! 1: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/roped+in https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/roped+in Edit: clarification