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VR legs

idiom
Meaning

The ability to tolerate virtual and augmented reality experiences without experiencing motion sickness.


Origin

disputed origin

A play on sea legs.

Examples
SIMPLE

I need to get my VR legs before playing this game.

CONTEXTUAL

After feeling dizzy for a week, he finally earned his VR legs and can now play for hours.

COMPLEX

Although the immersive simulation initially induced nausea, she eventually developed her VR legs, allowing her to navigate the complex digital environment with ease.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    fresh legs

    A substitute who has yet to play in the match, and therefore has more energy than those already on the field.

  2. 02

    have legs

    To have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time.

  3. 03

    land legs

    A sense of balance, slowly regained after a time at sea.

  4. 04

    open one's legs

    Synonym of put out (consent to having sex).

  5. 05

    put one's legs under someone's mahogany

    To dine with someone.

  6. 06

    sea legs

    The ability, when walking aboard a ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.

  7. 07

    sex on legs

    A person or persons considered to be very sexually attractive.

  8. 08

    spread one's legs

    Synonym of put out (consent to having sex).

Last updated April 17, 2026