borrow brains

borrow brains
v.
To consult with or temporarily hire a person who has expertise in a particular subject.
Example Citation:
"Mr. Axworthy is not shy about 'borrowing brains' from Canadian universities and elsewhere for foreign-policy consultations."
— Jeff Sallot and Paul Knox, "The Globe Abroad," The Globe and Mail
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