about to over/ about to get over

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I reached my college when my class was about to over
or
I reached my college when my class was about to get over.


Which one is correct?
 
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sdpegasus said:
I reached my college when my class was about to over
or
I reached my college when my class was about to get over.


Which one is correct?
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I reached my college just as my classes were about to end.
(If you must, then "get over" but not "over.")
 
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sdpegasus said:
I reached my college when my class was about to over
or
I reached my college when my class was about to get over.


Which one is correct?
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Neither, in my opinion.

I reached my college when my class was about over.
​I reached my college when my class was about to end.
 
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