It 'stinks' that you can't stay longer. [=I'm very sorry/disappointed that you can't stay longer]
Something 'stinks' about his story. [=something about his story does not seem true or honest]
The food is good at that restaurant, but the service 'stinks'.
(..) I don't get the news I'm talking about It's not that I'm down on myself Trust me I stink! I trust you I didn't even have a chance to become really good at sports (..)1987 Broadcast News