You have a muscle under your chin that when it gets tight it narrows the passageway in your throat and it's possible that is the reason for your throat to hurt. Here is how to release that muscle: Under your chin: Place your thumbs up under your chin near the front.
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus. Staggered Terms. An arrangement whereby only a certain number of members of a board of directors are elected in a given year. For example, a board of directors may have 10 members serving five year, staggered terms where two new members are elected each year.
Definition of staggered board. A staggered board is a governance practice in which only a fraction (typically a third) of the members of the board of directors is elected each year, rather than all at once. Practically, staggered boards have the effect of making hostile takeovers more difficult and are hence considered an anti-takeover practice, similar to a poison pill.