English speakers, help?

Question

Could someone, please, explain me the sentence ''A cast iron case does not exist. All business conflicts involve downsides". These sentences come from the text about litigation, conflict solution in court

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"Cast iron" literally refers to the kind of black iron you see used in railings and decorative objects.

But figuratively it means something which is solid and unbreakable. A "cast iron case" here is a legal case which is impenetrable, which can't lose. The sentence says there's no such thing. There is always a possibility of losing. There is always a weak point, always a way the facts can be presented so that a judge can rule against you.

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Much clearer now ! Thanks so much!