It was featured in the film Indecent Proposal and has been famously covered by bands like the Deftones. The Film: No Ordinary Love (2019)
The phrase refers to several prominent cultural works, most notably a classic song by Sade, a powerful film about domestic abuse, and a popular contemporary romance novel. The Song: Sade (1992) No Ordinary Love
The story follows two women, Tanya and Elizabeth, who are both trapped in abusive marriages to men who use their status (one a police officer, the other a minister) to manipulate and control them. It was featured in the film Indecent Proposal