The whole contest was a put-up job to help his friend win.
put-up job
idiomAn attempt to trick, deceive, or con someone.
The police suspected the robbery was a put-up job because the back door was left wide open.
The journalist exposed the scandal, proving that the entire public inquiry was merely a put-up job designed to protect the corrupt officials.
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don't give up your day job
Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.
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full-time job
An activity that consumes a great deal of time.
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good job
Well done; congratulations!
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great job
well done; congratulations! (a praise for someone's efforts, possibly to a higher degree than good job!)
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inside job
A crime or other illicit action committed by or with the assistance of someone either having a relationship with a victim or entrusted with access to the victim's affairs and premises.
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joe job
An uninteresting, low-level, low-paying job.
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outside job
A crime or other illicit action committed by an individual not connected or associated with the premises or organization in which it took place.
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patience of Job
A great amount of patience.