diff --git a/src/v2/guide/events.md b/src/v2/guide/events.md
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--- a/src/v2/guide/events.md
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@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ var example2 = new Vue({
 
 ## Methods in Inline Handlers
 
-Instead of binding directly to a method name, we can also use methods in an inline JavaScript statement:
+Instead of binding directly to a method name, we can also use methods in an inline JavaScript expression:
 
 ``` html
 <div id="example-3">