I'm getting late for college vs I am getting late from the college

The correct phrase is 'I'm getting late for college.' The phrase 'I am getting late from the college' is not commonly used in English. The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the destination or purpose, while 'from' is used to indicate the point of origin or starting point.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

I'm getting late for college

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you are running out of time and might be late for college.

Examples:

I'm getting late for college. I need to hurry up.
Sorry, I'm getting late for college. I'll catch up with you later.
I'm getting late for college because of the traffic.
She's getting late for college, so she's taking a taxi.
He's getting late for college, so he's skipping breakfast.

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I'm getting late for the office.
He's thinks it's getting late for being a father.
I can't be late for college again.
She's making me late for college.
(Holly) It's getting late, and I'm wiped.
But it's getting late and I'm a working girl.
I'm off, it's getting late.
It's getting late. I'm beat.
I'm late for a meeting.
And I'm officially late for student government.
I'm late for soccer practice.
I'm desperately late for a plane.
I'm late for the bus.
Sorry I'm late for a meeting that I'm running.
I'm sorry I'm late for our coven.
I have private tuition, and I'm trying to save for college.
Yeah. I'm writing essays for College applications.
I'm looking for help to pay for college.
Maybe I'm not ready for college.
I'm saving up for college and stuff.

I am getting late from the college

This phrase is not commonly used in English and sounds awkward.

This phrase does not convey the intended meaning clearly. It is better to use 'for' to indicate the destination or purpose.

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It is getting late. I am not offering you a place here.
But I am getting out of college.
I am getting a cup of coffee.
I am getting a big-time whiff of her in here.
I am getting my associate's degree.
Because I am getting married in a few weeks.
I am getting so bored with the Verås family.
I am getting close to something big.
I am getting way more than I'm losing.
That's exactly what I am getting at.
I am getting ready to slice into your aneurysm, Seth.
Looks like I am getting that filling after all.
I am getting so much out of being a sponsor.
But I am getting a ticket home.
I am getting emails about you 24/7.
If you're here, I am getting food for my coworkers.
Apart from that, I am getting quite good at ping-pong.
Okay, I am getting more matches.
Don't say so, I am getting embarrassed.
I am getting a big inheritance tomorrow from my Uncle Doug.

Alternatives:

I am getting late for college.
I am running late for college.
I am getting behind schedule for college.
I am getting delayed for college.
I am getting close to being late for college.

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I'm getting late for college vs I am getting late from the college