She's gone for the milk and oil can

exp.

Heard in Waterford

An old expression used by my grandmother and mother when an actor / actress in a film was about to die.

In use

Oh jaysis she's taking a shower and the killer is in the house! Ah she's gone for the milk and oil can

Posh English

Good heavens, she is stepping into the shower while the murderer is lurking within the residence. Oh dear, her time is distinctly up.