Finish up vs Finish

[Serzige]

Hi There!
I wonder if there is such a big difference between saying, "I'm about to finish this presentation" and "I am about to finish up this presentation".

Thanks again!
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Sergio M.
"Life is too short to grieve in sorrow"

[Skrej]

Not really.

To me, "I'm about to finish this presentation", could mean that you're almost finished with the preparation work, i.e. the presentation is almost ready to be given.

"I am about to finish up this presentation." sounds more like you're actually giving the presentation now, and are nearly finished giving it.
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[Serzige]

Ok...let's say in both senteces I'm giving the presentation and I want to use either. So, what would be the best choice, or they mean exactly the same?

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Sergio M.
"Life is too short to grieve in sorrow"