We tried to get through and ask him the question on air.

Or to try to explain the situation and ask him to help.

I tried asking her questions about herself to turn it around.

"What do you mean she tried asking a few people?"

I tried to stay calm and ask her if she wanted to go into my office so we could talk.

"We try to look at the information and ask: does it appear to be in the right place?"

Instead, try asking the club manager if he or someone could show you around.

I might simply try asking the question, and see how you respond.

You may want to try asking your question somewhere else and see what the response is.

On two occasions, I tried to talk to people and ask for help.