Meaning of stinks

[Bubbas]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #42 "American Slang Words (16)", question 8

I'm not impressed with the progress. The whole process stinks.

(a) is disgusting
(b) smells bad
(c) is good

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #42 "American Slang Words (16)", answer 8

I'm not impressed with the progress. The whole process is disgusting.

Correct answer: (a) is disgusting
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I do not get number 8, and I need help with it.

Bubbas

[Mister Micawber]

'Stinks' = is very poor; is disgustingly disappointing
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[Puppet]

Hi,

Is it ok to use such a word in front of my boss?

[Kitosdad]

I wouldn't use it! It also means that it/he smells very badly
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