What is the meaning of "just over" and "just then"?

[Juid]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #187 "Idioms and expressions with 'just': 'just about', 'just before'", question 2

Well, I am ......... 2 months in now with my new venture, and business is still going strong.

(a) just as
(b) just over
(c) just after
(d) just then

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #187 "Idioms and expressions with 'just': 'just about', 'just before'", answer 2

Well, I am just over 2 months in now with my new venture, and business is still going strong.

Correct answer: (b) just over
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What is the meaning of "just over" and "just then"?

[Alan]

Hi,

'Just over' suggests a little more than something, often used with weight and time as in: It will be just over six weeks before you get a reply = You will get a reply in a little more than six weeks.

'Just then' suggests a moment ago/before as in: I heard a knock on the door just then = I heard a knock on the door a little while ago, a few moments ago.

Alan
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