To be roped in can mean simply being persuaded to join in, but it often picks up a hint of reluctance, pressure, or being talked into something. Kathleen in west central Iowa heard it from her son, who was volunteering at an orphanage in Honduras...
Which is correct: “I’m reticent to do that” or “I’m reluctant to do that?” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Reluctant vs. Reticent” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Mike...
tiny heart syndrome n. cowardice; reluctance to fight or to fully commit (to an undertaking or challenge). (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)