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+// Copyright (c) ppy Pty Ltd <contact@ppy.sh>. Licensed under the MIT Licence.
+// See the LICENCE file in the repository root for full licence text.
+
+using osu.Framework.Bindables;
+using osu.Framework.Graphics;
+
+namespace osu.Game.Overlays
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// An interface for drawables with ability to expand/contract.
+    /// </summary>
+    public interface IExpandable : IDrawable
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Whether this drawable is in an expanded state.
+        /// </summary>
+        BindableBool Expanded { get; }
+    }
+}