like a fart in church

prepositional phrase2

1. •
   (slang, vulgar) In a way that is very poorly received.

   • Rick's scam to palm her off on Huey went over like a fart in church, just like Huey had predicted. She had indignantly scolded him when he brought it up. — 2012
2. •
   (slang, vulgar) With great incongruity; so as to stick out like a sore thumb.

   • Their blue uniforms and badges stick out like a fart in church. — 2006