flaunting the towel

To flaunt the towel means to insist that you didn't do something when it was apparent and evident that you did.

"I swear I didn't hide your backpack!" said Morris, while attempting to shield the bag behind him from view.
"Oh, you're just flaunting the towel now, aren't'ya?" Martin replied.

by ShinichiKudou December 3, 2005