stink the joint out

case the joint

To thoroughly observe or examine a place, in order to familiarize oneself with its workings in preparation for criminal activity, often robbery.

nose out of joint

An emotional state where someone is in a bad mood because they have been offended by or taken exception (objected) to some action, usually involving being seen in an inferior light to another person.

Pen and Ink

[Cockney slang]stink

stink eye

An unpleasant look (as in a gaze).

stink on ice

To be of very poor quality, even repulsive.

think one's shit doesn't stink

To be arrogant or overconfident.